A new approach at the Riverside County Animal Shelter is drawing intense public scrutiny. The shelter, under the guidance of consultant Kristen Hassen, is promoting a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program that encourages residents to leave stray cats on the streets after sterilization—essentially asking the community to manage the stray cat population themselves.A flyer from the shelter claims that cats are happier when left where they are. The stated goal? Reduce intake at the shelter, which also brings down the kill rate and operating costs. But critics say the policy sidesteps the shelter’s basic responsibility—to care for abandoned and stray animals.During The Roggin Report, contributor Nick Collins voiced concern, saying, “There are just so many cats. Maybe the shelter’s reached its limit. But that’s not a reason to leave animals fending for themselves.” Chauncey Thompson was more blunt, stating, “Taxpayer dollars fund the shelter. If they want us to leave animals on the street,…..