Baltimore Mayor Signs Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Bill!

Baltimore, MD – Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Mayor Sheila Dixon of Baltimore signed the proposed changes to the city's animal control ordinances. It was with your help that changes which would make it easier for feral cat caregivers to practice Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) passed. Alley Cat Allies applauds the City of Baltimore for taking such a firm stand in favor of reducing the number of cats killed in their local shelters and supporting the local volunteers who care for their community’s cats. click here to see a local news report.

For nearly a year, Alley Cat Allies has worked with local Baltimore humane organizations including the Maryland SPCA , Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, and Maryland Feline Society and the Baltimore City Health Department to make Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) the method of outdoor cat management.

To read the ordinance changes and check out the latest news about the bill, click here.

To see Alley Cat Allies' written testimony click here. Your help is still needed to ensure that the vote is successful so be sure to take action today!