Feral cat trap-neuter-return proposal returning to Lawrence City Commission for review

Lawrence city leaders will soon review changes to the city’s animal control ordinance, including a provision that would allow feral cat colonies.

The Lawrence Humane Society proposed changes to the ordinance that would allow for a “trap-neuter-release,” or TNR, program under which cats would be caught, neutered, vaccinated, and then returned to where they were collected and allowed to roam free. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will review the proposed changes to the ordinance.
Currently, Lawrence city code does not allow cats to roam free, and animal control officers address resident complaints and trap stray or feral cats, which are brought to the animal shelter.