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Council asks for parish records as it evaluates animal-control options and partnerships
Summary
After a letter from the parish, councilors directed staff to pursue public-records requests and other information to evaluate whether New Iberia should alter its animal-control approach, including possible nonprofit partnerships or building a shelter.
City leaders said they have asked the parish for records and are reviewing options for animal control after receiving a letter about the parish’s responsibilities.
Council members said the city filed public-records requests and received a response indicating a 30‑day turnaround. The council wants specific data before making decisions, including the number of animals euthanized annually, where animals were picked up, total intake numbers and how many of those were city calls. Councilors described three potential paths: better understand the parish statutory standard for an adequate animal-control facility, explore nonprofit partnership possibilities, or consider building a city shelter — each with different cost and operational consequences.
The council instructed staff to compile the requested records and to work with the city attorney on legal responsibilities and statutory mandates. Council members said they want the information within the 30‑day window so they can evaluate options, costs and next steps.
