Cheyenne, WY, Trap-Neuter-Return Ordinance

… own TNR program, which eventually led to the TNR ordinance.
Cheyenne’s ordinance is simple, which allows it to function without government overregulation. When local officials overregulate TNR, it is usually unhelpful and impedes the process by discouraging citizens from getting involved.
What we like about the ordinance:

It states that the city recognizes TNR

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Richland, MO, Trap-Neuter-Return Ordinance

… of TNR, Richland’s ordinance is a good model.
What we like about the ordinance:

It adds straightforward definitions to the terms community cat, caregiver, eartip, and Trap-Neuter-Return.
It has a section on permitted acts. The acts specifically mentioned are:

Trapping cats should only be for the purpose of TNR.
Impounded eartipped cats …

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Lafayette, LA Trap-Neuter-Return Ordinance

… the Lafayette community.
The ordinance officially declares TNR the city’s “preferred method” of addressing community cat populations, and includes a section that details the steps to TNR and protections for those who carry it out. It also adds new definitions to terms like “community cat” and “Trap-Neuter-Return“ that make it clear community …

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AnnaBell Washburn, Influential Leader of Trap-Neuter-Return, Dies at 90

Alley Cat Allies is saddened to hear about the passing of AnnaBell Washburn, an early pioneer of the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) movement in the United States and a longtime friend, inspiration, and major donor to our organization. 
AnnaBell, who lived in New York City, passed away on August 12 at age 90. 
“AnnaBell’s …

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From the Field: Alley Cat Allies Gives Presentation on Impact of Trap-Neuter-Return

We spent part of August in Louisiana, helping animal control officers and animal shelter staff learn about the positive impact of community-based Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. Alice Burton, Alley Cat Allies’ Associate Director of Animal Shelter and Animal Control Engagement, gave a presentation for the second year in a row at the Louisiana …

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