If you’ve driven past the front lawn of Queen Anne’s County Animal Services lately, you may have noticed something unusual—lots of pink and blue cat cutouts covering the grass. It’s not just for decoration. Animal Services has “Littered the Lawn” as a visual campaign to highlight the critical importance of spaying and neutering cats in our community.
Did you know a cat can go into heat as early as four months old? Outdoor cats can have up to three litters per year, meaning one cat can easily turn into dozens in a very short amount of time.
To combat this, Queen Anne’s County Animal Services began implementing a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program in the spring of 2022. Since then, over 550 cats have been humanely trapped, sterilized, and returned—at no cost to county residents.
“This campaign is about more than just population control,” said Kelly Baker, Chief of Queen Anne’s County Animal Services. “Spaying and neutering also provides health and quality of life benefits for cats. Through our TNR program, we’re not just preventing unwanted litters—we’re helping create a safer and healthier environment for both animals and people.”
Queen Anne’s County Animal Services is committed to enhancing the relationship between residents and the animals in our community. The TNR program is just one of the many ways they’re making a difference.
For more information about the TNR program, contact Queen Anne’s County Animal Services at (410) 827-7178.