Because it's all over the ABH today.

Blake's got a piece on the changes to the ordinance proposed by Kelly Girtz and Kathy Hoard. Long story short, they're reasonable. Ditch the feline leukemia and AIDS tests, as well as the microchipping, to save money. They also want to create an evaluation panel that gives everyone a seat at the table - wildlife folks, rescue folks, veterinarians - to make sure things are working to spec. And, here's the one that's going to get some people angry, $10,000 in vouchers to help rescue groups offset the costs of sterilization.

Okay. Before your head explodes, please note the following quote from Blake:

The $10,000 would come from an unspent $100,000 fund earmarked for the Athens Area Humane Society to take in feral cats for the county. The humane society broke the contract last year to become a no-kill shelter.

Earmarked. As in already budgeted. Please don't misinterpret this.

On a more semantic note, Jim Thompson explores whether it's "trap/neuter/release or trap/neuter/return. For what it's worth, I've always said "release." The editorial board, however, is sensitive to your semantic niceties.

And, finally, a thoughtful letter from Richard Saunders.