Meeting Time: June 20, 2024 at 9:00am PDT
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Agenda Item

2.-EE. ID 24-862 *** RESOLUTION - To provide a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses (Subject To Mayor's Veto).

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    Penny P 4 months ago

    Dear City Council,
    I am offering a different point of view concerning your upcoming legislation on the band and suspension of unaltered dogs. There are many enthusiasts that show dogs and are involved with performance activities with their dogs within the city. I can understand your concerns about the over population of dogs and I agree that something needs to be done. Perhaps some sort low cost spay and neuter clinics can be offered to the public. The legislation as written will harm the dog enthusiasts that are deeply involved in the community. Perhaps some sort of modification can be included that would exempt show and performance enthusiasts from your proposed legislation. Canine clubs promote the well being of animal care and welfare and they don’t contribute to the over crowding of the shelters. Every breeder I know will take back a dog that they have sold and have it written in their contracts when selling a puppy. They are law biding citizens who are conscientious of the law. These are the people you will be hurting. It is the backyard breeders that are the problem. Please reconsider this legislation not to include the breeders with the best of intentions and who through the sport of dogs actually bring in money to the local economy with their club events.
    Thank you for the consideration,
    Penny

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    Louisa Ferncliffe 4 months ago

    Hello,
    What twisted government overreach! Laws, laws and more laws are not the answer. Can’t you do something worthwhile? I oppose this Hitler-style authoritarian dog breeding bill.

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    Sara Lopez 4 months ago

    Reputable breeders are not the issue here. I do feel that there needs to be public assistance for low cost spay and neuter. Not enough prioritize spaying and neutering for the cost it is in this economy. Not registering unaltered dogs will not help the number of dogs in shelters.

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    Lori Reyes 4 months ago

    Responsible, licensed dog owners are not the reason for shelter population concerns; responsible owners of intact animals are not the reason for shelter population concerns.
    In terms of addressing issues in animal shelter system, the following steps would have a greater impact on shelter system than banning responsible breeding:
    o Ensure good data collection to determine where issues are originating and allow for arising problems to be adequately addresses.
    o Ensure all animals received in the shelter system to be checked for microchips so lost pets can be quickly reunited with their owners and don’t languish in shelter system taking up valuable space and resources.
    o there are NO exemptions in the resolution and that spay/neuter is permanent even if the resolution could be temporary.
    o Make sure low-cost spay and neuter funds are available to all who need it and ensure that program availability is widely known through community outreach.
    o Often, dogs are surrendered due to economical or other unforeseen circumstances, including housing. Consider offering tax credits or other programs to incentivize greater acceptance of pets in residential housing to address issue of pets ending up in shelter system only because of housing issues.
    o Develop a plan to manage “dangerous dogs” taken in and kept in the shelter system.
    Thank you for your consideration.
    Lori Reyes

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    Julie Henry 4 months ago

    I feel that not registering unaltered dogs is not going to change the amount of dogs that are in shelters. The city must understand that not everyone wants a mixed breed dog for various reasons. Often shelter dogs have problems or of a breed that perhaps is considered aggressive and of an unpredictable temperament. They turn to reputable breeders of pure bred dogs with health tests and pedigrees that can be traced for generations. Why are the shelters so full? Backyard breeders and abandoned dogs.
    That is the real problem.