Individuals appointed to a position in either the competitive or non-competitive class are subject to a probationary period as defined in Civil Service Law. Typically the probation for an initial appointment is for a period of one year.
In Washington D.C. alone, for example, there are more than 300 known feral cat colonies. Wildlife are victims of this problem, but feral cats are too as conditions for survival are tough. And as with so many other environmental banes, the root of the problem neatly traces back to a single source: humans.
TNR controls feral cat colonies and is most commonly practiced by Good Samaritans who want to reduce the population of feral cat colonies because they love cats and understand the terrible, short lives feral cats can lead.