Western Illinois Animal Rescue is wrapping up a successful first year of their Trap-Neuter-Return program, helping control the stray cat population throughout Warren County.
The program launched in January in partnership with Warren County, providing spay and neuter services for community cats. Western Illinois Animal Rescue President John Kennedy shares how the first year has gone.
“We’re going to reach the end of the year with almost 200 cats treated, spayed or neutered, community cats. That matters for the community, matters for the county. So in that respect, for a first-year program, it’s been very successful for us. We’re going to begin our next round of approvals beginning December 1st, and we’d like to reach 300 or 400 if we can get a little more community interest or involvement, and stay with this program for about five years.”
Kennedy also shares that Western Illinois Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers. For more information or to get involved, visit wiarrescue.com.
Story by: Parker Cassidy
