Troup’s animal control strategy to start in November [Video]

Wray’s efforts have led to the creation of a temporary kennel and a volunteer animal control officer, showing that dedication can make a real difference.

TROUP, Texas — People on East McKay Street in Troup enjoy being close to the school, splash pad, coffee shop, and library. However, they’re facing a problem with stray dogs making their walks unsafe.

“Dogs chase joggers, people walking dogs or riding bikes. We even had a neighbor get bitten after walking up on a stray sleeping dog under their car,” said Jade Wray, a Troup mother of four children. “We have been approached in the past by dogs that showed aggression, restricting us to even get into our car, and also very sweet dogs just passing through.”

Right now, there is no good way to deal with stray dogs. But Wray’s efforts have led to the creation of a temporary kennel and a volunteer …