Glad to hear you want to be proactive!
I second what Stacy suggests about connecting with management and residents early on. That's good advice for any new residential complex, like apartment buildings. You need to be seen as a trusted resource, so that people will come to you when they need help or a problem arises -- before it gets out of hand.
A key, for both new and existing neighborhoods, is developing a presence, an ongoing relationship. It's not just a one and done kind of thing. Recruit volunteers from the new neighborhood to be advocates, to talk to their neighbors about what resources are available, and to alert you if something comes up -- or a cat shows up. Your local advocates can also help you understand if that community has particular needs or challenges (like lack of transportation). Remember community engagement is two way communication. In addition to flyering and posting information on message boards for residents, have face-to-face conversations, knock on doors, chat up people on the corner, wherever people are in that community.
I also suggest looking at what is around the new development. Are there cats in an adjacent neighborhood that may migrate to a nice, new home? Do community engagement there as well.
good luck!
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daniellebays
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-19-2021 10:38 AM
From: MW Cats
Subject: New Trailer Park
There are plans for a new trailer park in town. As the TNR coordinator my main concern is the proliferation of cats associated with these facilities. I wonder if anyone here would share experiences reaching out to trailer park owners, maybe assisting in implementing spay/neuter policies etc. We have low cost spay/neuter resources in our community. My wish is to prevent a hot spot, rather than mitigating the situation later. Any input appreciated!
#CommunityCatManagement
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MW Cats
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