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Commissioners say proposed ordinance change won’t alter Humane Society’s no‑kill practices; county to handle dog bites and vicious dogs
Summary
Commissioners and staff clarified that an ordinance revision under consideration applies only to dog bites and ‘vicious dogs,’ and does not change the Humane Society’s ability to retain animals; the board said the county will assume liability for impounded biting or vicious dogs to relieve the shelter.
During the budget hearing commissioners and staff addressed public concern about a pending ordinance change related to animal control. Several commissioners said social‑media posts had inaccurately described the change as imposing time limits or creating a pathway to euthanize family‑pets held by the Humane Society.
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