The Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program in Arlington, Texas, is getting national recognition. Mayor Robert Cluck received an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 2014 City Livability Awards Program from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, for positive changes in the quality of life for Arlington residents. The award, which specifically noted the effectiveness of Arlington’s TNR program, is one more ringing endorsement for humane programs for cats.
Just last year we were applauding Arlington for working with us to replace the city’s catch-and-kill policy with a TNR policy for community cats. Now that program has brought Arlington notoriety as a highly livable cityfor cats and people! Furthermore, the TNR policy has produced incredible lifesaving resultsArlington’s Animal Services Department achieved a 90 percent live release rate for the first time in its history.
Liz Holtz, Alley Cat Allies’ staff attorney, worked closely with Arlington officials to pass a TNR resolution for the city. “I’m thrilled that Arlington was recognized for their significant achievements in animal services,” says Holtz. “They will serve as a model for other communities considering compassionate and effective methods of animal control.”
The award positions Mayor Cluck to share his experiences with other community leaders throughout the country as they look for effective approaches to community cat populations. We are excited for the opportunities granted by the recognition, and for the lifesaving progress that earned this fantastic honor for Arlington!
The Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program in Arlington, Texas, is getting national recognition. Mayor Robert Cluck received an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 2014 City Livability Awards Program from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, for positive changes in the quality of life for Arlington residents. The award, which specifically noted the effectiveness of Arlington’s TNR program, is one more ringing endorsement for humane programs for cats.
Just last year we were applauding Arlington for working with us to replace the city’s catch-and-kill policy with a TNR policy for community cats. Now that program has brought Arlington notoriety as a highly livable cityfor cats and people! Furthermore, the TNR policy has produced incredible lifesaving resultsArlington’s Animal Services Department achieved a 90 percent live release rate for the first time in its history.
Liz Holtz, Alley Cat Allies’ staff attorney, worked closely with Arlington officials to pass a TNR resolution for the city. “I’m thrilled that Arlington was recognized for their significant achievements in animal services,” says Holtz. “They will serve as a model for other communities considering compassionate and effective methods of animal control.”
The award positions Mayor Cluck to share his experiences with other community leaders throughout the country as they look for effective approaches to community cat populations. We are excited for the opportunities granted by the recognition, and for the lifesaving progress that earned this fantastic honor for Arlington!
Cluck was honored.