What’s Going On With the Cat Colonies at Cypress College?

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A colony of community cats living on campus at Cypress College has prompted allegations of animal cruelty while Orange County remains without a catch and release program to reduce stray cat populations. Cypress College President Scott Thayer released a statement earlier this month addressing the animal cruelty allegations. “I have not directed anyone at Cypress College to harm, kill cats,” Thayer told board members. Stan Russell speaks to the North Orange County Community College District board during its meeting on Sept. 9. Credit: North Orange County Community College District livestream“I can’t control what other people do on the internet, and I agree that goes crazy,” he said at the meeting. Many animal welfare groups consider TNR one of the most effective and humane ways to manage community cat populations.