Feral cats seen in Medicine Hat (Photo courtesy Linda Tooth)

By Brendan Miller

Trap-Neuter-Return bylaw back in front of council

Jul 18, 2023 | 2:14 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – City council heard the first reading of a bylaw that would allow humane societies to conduct Trap-Neuter-Return programs in the city.

City administration has made changes to the Responsible Animal Ownership bylaw that looks at reducing the population of feral cats.

At its June 5 meeting council defeated the original bylaw that would allow a TNR program, promoting the city to make changes.

At its July 4 meeting council heard presentations from officials with the SPCA and APARC supporting TNR programs.

Over that time councillors have also received backlash from animal advocates in the community.

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Council voted unanimously on hearing the first reading of the bylaw.

They are expected to debate and vote on the bylaw at their next meeting on Aug. 21.