Nonprofit helps animal shelter with feral cat population

  • Mr. Whiskers is one of the cats that is up for adoption at the Lampasas Animal Shelter. A population of feral cats can be a challenge for a community due to high rates of reproduction. JOSEPH NEUENSCHWANDER | LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD
    Mr. Whiskers is one of the cats that is up for adoption at the Lampasas Animal Shelter. A population of feral cats can be a challenge for a community due to high rates of reproduction. JOSEPH NEUENSCHWANDER | LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD
    Feral cat colonies can be a nuisance and health concern. One positive case of rabies in Lampasas County was reported within the last month and a half.When rabies is found in a feral cat colony, the entire colony must be euthanized.In February, the Lampasas Animal Shelter started working with a nonprofit and its Trap-Neuter-Release program called “Snip and Tips.”'[TNR] i...

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