Humane Society wants to break ground for clinic on cat initiative by end of year

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Humane Society of Greater Dayton officials hope to break ground by the end of the year on a building for the entity’s Community Cat Initiative, which would be an extension of the society’s facility on Nicholas Road in Dayton.

Staff and volunteers have been trapping stray cats through the Trap-Neuter-Return program. But with the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center no longer accepting cats, the community has been concerned about what to do with the cats in neighborhoods.

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“It is time for our community to come together and be proactive about addressing the cat overpopulation that is plaguing our cities,” said Brian Weltge, Humane Society president and CEO.

“Whether you learn more about the programs, donate your time or money, or start TNR efforts in your community, we need to come together to move forward and make an impact,” Weltge said.

The Humane Society, for a few years now, has been working to raise the funds to build a high-volume/neuter clinic for the community. The organization hopes to break ground by the end of the year.

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Until the new clinic is open, residents who have a community cat they’d like to be spayed or neutered through the Community Cat Initiative, call the Cat Helpline at 1-833-4228-4357.

For more about the initiative or TNR, visit the Humane Society website.

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