The Georgian Triangle Humane Society is asking council to contribute $3,000 to kick-start a program that would subsidize the cost of spaying and neutering cats for those who qualify.
The money would go to support establishing a Clearview Cats program, similar to ones in Meaford, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, that aims to control local feral cat populations in the township. Through the programs, almost 150 cats were fixed in 2014 and 2015.
Sonya Reichel told Clearview councillors Monday, that the program would support Creemore Cats, a group already working to fix stray animals.
The GTHS reported the average feline spay costs $250 to $850 and feline neuter costs $200 to $700 in the Georgian Triangle area. Participants in the program will be asked to contribute what they can towards this program. A suggested amount of $75 is standard. Once established, the GTHS would launch a fundraising campaign for the program.