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Stray and Feral Cat Pilot Project Temporarily Suspended

22 March 2024

At the March 19, 2024 Regular Council Meeting, staff provided Council with an update on the Feral Cat Trap, Neuter, Return Pilot Project and the municipality’s Kennel Services contract with the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes (HSKL).

As of December 31, 2023, the municipality’s Kennel Services agreement with the HSKL has expired. The contract was temporarily extended until end of March 2024, while the municipality began to investigate the next steps. Due to the expiration of the Kennel Services contract with the HSKL, staff recommended that the Feral Cat Trap, Neuter, Return, Pilot Project be temporarily suspended until a new vendor is selected for Kennel Services in Kawartha Lakes. Council agreed with the recommendation and the pilot program is currently suspended.

For more information read the Feral Cat Trap Neuter Return Manage Pilot Project and Kennel Services council report.