"It is important for everyone here to understand the unconventional and often challenging nature of this work," TNR volunteer Deborah Roe said. "Unlike volunteering at the shelter where hours are time-boxed and tasks clearly defined, TNR volunteers have to create a unique strategy for each cat they trap. Often it takes weeks, sometimes months and even years."
Don Bland, chief animal services officer at Austin Animal Services, presented a staff briefing on the Animal Service Center. Bland recognized the TNR volunteers' efforts, stating, "Thank you to all the folks that came and spoke about TNR. That program has increased year after year because of all the efforts y'all make and it is because of y'all's hard work and dedication that we are doing such good work out in the community."
"We do know that our new shelter software that will incorporate the volunteers is scheduled to roll out in March, but we want to do that before then. ... We definitely want to catch y'all's hours because that is truly a benefit," Bland addressed concerns from the public comment period regarding the logging of TNR hours.
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