By Courtney Freeman
Spring is upon us and the feral cat trap and neuter program with FAUNA is back in full swing in Robeline. We paused due to the winter temperatures for the good of the cats. Now in the Robeline area alone over a half dozen cats have been sent to be spayed and neutered this past week. If you have a feral adding to the population in your community contact FAUNA. One of the many wonderful volunteers will be able to help.
I personally started with the program because of the progress of the library. The old library building had been a haven for breeding and with its promised demolition I knew the residents would scatter to find new homes. Without a parish animal shelter the best option we have is the TNR program that helps control the population.
On the note of the promised demolition of the old library, the promise will be fulfilled. The metal roof was salvaged on March 2 and is intended to be used at the ball park. The building is scheduled for demolition to begin Wednesday, March 4.
The new library plan is still in progress. Like many with projects, negotiations can be drawn out. The library board will meet on the 16th and hopefully things can be resolved and move forward.
