A policy limiting the intake of community cats into shelters is under review by Hays County officials.
Hays County commissioners discussed the adoption of an Interim Community Cat Management Policy based on recommendations from Team Shelter USA. The item was sponsored by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and discussed during Tuesday’s regular meeting.
In June, Team Shelter USA recommended Hays County revise its Animal Control Ordinance to add a requirement for municipalities using the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter (SMRAS) to discontinue accepting unowned, free-roaming cats unless they are part of an enforcement case or admitted for Shelter Neuter Return/Trap Neuter Return (TNR) and returned to a home location the following day.
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