Jake
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- Oct 30, 2023
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A new bill, SB 1172, has been signed into law by Governor Kristi Noem, that now makes it legal for some organizations to trap, neuter, and release feral cats in South Dakota. Organizations like Sioux Empire Trap Neuter and Release will now be legally allowed to do exactly that, as they will be allowed to operate and address the ever-growing cat overpopulation in the state.
Not only that, but organizations involved in TNR (trap, neuter, release), will also vaccinate cats they take care of before releasing them back where they were found, as long as it's a safe environment. Their aim is to control the population, but also to make sure any cats released back out are healthy and less likely to spread diseases to other feral cats in the area.
Next steps are to align TNR activities with city ordinances, by getting local governments involved. They would like to expand the efforts of TNR in the area, while also respecting regulations and the needs of the community.
If you'd like to take a look at the article on this news, you can read that here: Dakota News Now
Not only that, but organizations involved in TNR (trap, neuter, release), will also vaccinate cats they take care of before releasing them back where they were found, as long as it's a safe environment. Their aim is to control the population, but also to make sure any cats released back out are healthy and less likely to spread diseases to other feral cats in the area.
Next steps are to align TNR activities with city ordinances, by getting local governments involved. They would like to expand the efforts of TNR in the area, while also respecting regulations and the needs of the community.
If you'd like to take a look at the article on this news, you can read that here: Dakota News Now
- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States