Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance
I found it here you go: FERAL CAT ORDINANCE OF BREVARD COUNTY AS OF 2001 SECTION 4 Sec. 14-64. Feral animals and feral cat colonies. (a) The County may establish a fund or provide services to offset costs of trapping, neutering and vaccinating captured feral cats that can be returned to an appropriate, controlled, and registered colony site. Caregivers for such colonies, whether one or several animals, will be aided by the County in properly managing and caring for those colonies, to the extent that funding is available. (b) Each feral cat colony will be registered by the caregivers with an agency designated by the County, which will serve as a clearinghouse for information on current caregivers, education for new caregivers, and assistance for persons found in violation of (d)(1) through (4) below. (c) Any feral cat picked up by Animal Services and Enforcement which has an appropriate ear tipping or other distinguishing mark indicating that it belongs to a registered feral cat colony will be returned to that colony unless veterinary care is required or the criteria listed in 14-64(d) applies. The designated agency will be notified in such instances. (d) Any person or caregiver determined to be in violation of subsections (1) through (4) below, shall be issued a written warning and be allowed a period of time to come into compliance, or provide satisfactory evidence of working to achieve compliance. That period of time shall not exceed ninety (90) days from issuance of the initial warning notice. Failure to comply shall result in violation of this article, which may result in the issuance of a citation. Caregivers of feral cat colonies shall implement proper management and sterilization practices as follows: (1) Register the feral cat colony with the agency designated in (b). (2) Assure responsibility and arrangements for feeding the cat or cat colony regularly throughout the year, including weekends, holidays and vacations of the feral cat caregiver. (3) Sterilize (neuter) all adult cats that can be captured. (4) Vaccinate, as required by law, all cats that can be captured. (a) Against rabies, preferably with a three-year vaccine. (b) And any other infectious disease as mandated by law. (5) Make every attempt to sterilize all kittens over eight (8) weeks of age and before sixteen (16) weeks of age. (6) Make every attempt to remove kittens from the colony before eight (8) weeks of age for domestication and placement. (7) Make every attempt to remove sick or injured cats from the colony for immediate veterinarian care or humane euthanasia. (8) Ear crop all cats with a single cut preferably on the left ear, at least one (1) inch from the outside tip of the auricle. Providing either a tattoo on the inside the right ear or an electronic implant will aid in animal identification. (9) Maintain proof of sterilization, vaccination, tattoo or implant and medical records for all cats. These records must be provided to Animal Services and Enforcement upon request. (e) Animal Services and Enforcement has the right to immediately seize and remove all, or parts, of any colony for the following reasons: (1) Public health and public safety concerns including rabies, other epizootic and certain zoonoses identified by the County Public Health Unit; or (2) Animals creating a public nuisance as defined in section 14-36. The designated agency will be notified within twenty-four (24) hours of removal of any feral cats. (3) In the event the feral cat caregiver fails to comply with this section, the designated agency will be notified at least a day before removal of any animal. The designated agency will attempt to resolve the situation prior to removal by Animal Services and Enforcement. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: I mean FOR TNR. Thank-you! I will check it out! Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Heather Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 8:26 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance Do you mean for TNR or against TNR? My city actually has old laws prohibiting the public from trapping but we do it constantly and the county is now recognizing tipped ear ferals as owned to a degree. Check out Brevard county (FL) who has had more progressive ordinances for years. On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: Does anyone live in a community with a TNR ordinance? Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance
Do you mean for TNR or against TNR? My city actually has old laws prohibiting the public from trapping but we do it constantly and the county is now recognizing tipped ear ferals as owned to a degree. Check out Brevard county (FL) who has had more progressive ordinances for years. On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: Does anyone live in a community with a TNR ordinance? Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance
I mean FOR TNR. Thank-you! I will check it out! Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Heather Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 8:26 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance Do you mean for TNR or against TNR? My city actually has old laws prohibiting the public from trapping but we do it constantly and the county is now recognizing tipped ear ferals as owned to a degree. Check out Brevard county (FL) who has had more progressive ordinances for years. On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: Does anyone live in a community with a TNR ordinance? Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance
I do not live in an area with a Pro TNR ordinance and am glad I do not. Most ordinances of this type I am aware of - Round Rock, Texas and Dallas Texas being the two - it is legal to TNR *if* you are a member of a certain 501(c)(3) organization, which means it is still against the law for the general public to trap. Not sure how this helps the cats in any way. If an ordinance were decently worded, I MIGHT be for it, but in general I am for less legislation, not more. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 8:36 AM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: I mean FOR TNR. Thank-you! I will check it out! Laurie -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help with medical expenses for two very special kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/medical-expenses Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance
I know. I feel the same. I do not trust the city or animal control re these cats. The problem is the city won't let us trap all the cats left homeless by the flood last year and TNR all the ferals living in those areas unless they regulate it. They would just trap and kill. We are between a rock and a hard place on this one -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 8:53 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance I do not live in an area with a Pro TNR ordinance and am glad I do not. Most ordinances of this type I am aware of - Round Rock, Texas and Dallas Texas being the two - it is legal to TNR *if* you are a member of a certain 501(c)(3) organization, which means it is still against the law for the general public to trap. Not sure how this helps the cats in any way. If an ordinance were decently worded, I MIGHT be for it, but in general I am for less legislation, not more. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 8:36 AM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: I mean FOR TNR. Thank-you! I will check it out! Laurie -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help with medical expenses for two very special kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/medical-expenses Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance
It has been very helpful in several counties where tipped ear cats who land in AS facilities are reported to local groups giving the chance to save these cats, who previously were probably put down before anyone even realized they were missing. This doesn't mean simply putting the cats back in a problem spot where someone is complaining, it may mean relocating or attempting to mitigate the situation/educate the complaining party, but it has saved a lot of cats, some were able to go back to their homes and many have turned out to be friendly and got the chance for a true adoption/ Just mentioning as one positive impact. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 9:52 AM, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com wrote: I do not live in an area with a Pro TNR ordinance and am glad I do not. Most ordinances of this type I am aware of - Round Rock, Texas and Dallas Texas being the two - it is legal to TNR *if* you are a member of a certain 501(c)(3) organization, which means it is still against the law for the general public to trap. Not sure how this helps the cats in any way. If an ordinance were decently worded, I MIGHT be for it, but in general I am for less legislation, not more. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 8:36 AM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: I mean FOR TNR. Thank-you! I will check it out! Laurie -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help with medical expenses for two very special kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/medical-expenses Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance
It all depends on the AS agency of course but I have seen it really turn things around, from where AS used to be viewed as the enemy and now recognizes applauds those practicing TNR--they don't want to see the cats end up at AS if possible and are glad if some can be saved. I do realize that unfortunately, some are dealing with AS facilities with a very backwards primative mentality, I've been reading accounts on another list that are horrifying. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 10:07 AM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: I know. I feel the same. I do not trust the city or animal control re these cats. The problem is the city won't let us trap all the cats left homeless by the flood last year and TNR all the ferals living in those areas unless they regulate it. They would just trap and kill. We are between a rock and a hard place on this one -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 8:53 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance I do not live in an area with a Pro TNR ordinance and am glad I do not. Most ordinances of this type I am aware of - Round Rock, Texas and Dallas Texas being the two - it is legal to TNR *if* you are a member of a certain 501(c)(3) organization, which means it is still against the law for the general public to trap. Not sure how this helps the cats in any way. If an ordinance were decently worded, I MIGHT be for it, but in general I am for less legislation, not more. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 8:36 AM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: I mean FOR TNR. Thank-you! I will check it out! Laurie -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help with medical expenses for two very special kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/medical-expenses Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance
Does anyone live in a community with a TNR ordinance? Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
