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Police ask council to explore microchipping and incentive programs after surge in stray animal calls

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Police reported a surge in animal calls and limited shelter/foster capacity; officers proposed incentives and partner clinics to microchip and register animals and asked council to add the issue to a future agenda for policy options.

Lincoln police reported a recent increase in stray‑animal calls and limited capacity to hold and place animals. Officer Anthony Schneider (police) told the council that in the past month the department had responded to 37 animal calls and often finds animals without tags or microchips, making reunification difficult.

“We're currently facing... 37 animal calls, including…

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