(a) Dunbar 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 officer, 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. (Ord. 722. Passed 12-15-14.)