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- The Animal Advisory Board and Planning for Growth
The purpose of the Animal Advisory Board is to review and recommend procedures for the care and maintenance of animal shelter facilities and impounded animals to ensure compliance with state law; and to periodically review the City animal control ordinances and make recommendations for revisions.
The board is currently meeting at least once a month. The meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend and directly address the Animal Advisory Board with any concerns.
In July 2017, the city created a City Council Task Force in order to prepare for a planned animal shelter expansion project.
The City Council task force consists of two City Council members and have four main charges:
In addition, the board's membership expanded to eleven members, and their duties were expanded to include:
More information about the board's activities and this project is available online.
Should we support "kill shelters"? In this video, the Kitten Lady explains the different kinds of animal shelters and what they do, including how open admission/limited admission shelters work, and why she believes we shouldn't hate shelters...she believes we should shower them with support and help!
Check out the Dog Walking Team! It's a great way to get some fresh air, get some exercise and have fun with a four legged friend!