§ 6.08.190. Community cat initiative.


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  • A.

    The city of Cheyenne recognizes the need for innovation in addressing the issues presented by community cats. To that end, it recognizes that trap-neuter-return is the only effective and humane method to manage, and over time, reduce the population of community cats. Trap-neuter-return shall be permitted, and community cat caregivers, organizations, city staff, and animal control officers are allowed to carry out trap-neuter-return.

    B.

    An eartipped cat received by local shelters will be returned to the location where trapped unless veterinary care is required. A trapped eartipped cat will be released on site unless veterinary care is required.

    C.

    Community cat caregivers are empowered to reclaim impounded community cats without proof of ownership.

(Ord. No. 4044, § 2, 11-10-14)