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Council reviews updates to animal ordinance; caretaker asks whether pet pig remains legal
Summary
Council discussed proposed amendments to Chapter 10 (animals) to clarify registration, lost-and-found rules, dead-animal removal and exotic/wild animal rules; council was told the local pet pig ‘Rosie’ is grandfathered under existing rules.
Council reviewed proposed Ordinance 2025-06-05 to amend Chapter 10 of the Alpine Code of Ordinances, covering dog and cat registration, duties related to lost animals and dead animals, and keeping wild or exotic animals.
The city manager told council the animal advisory board reviewed and recommended the proposed changes on April 8. Council Member Stevens asked whether a local pet pig named Rosie would remain lawful; staff confirmed Rosie is grandfathered and will remain allowed.
The draft ordinance updates department and facility titles, clarifies language across the chapter, and establishes penalties of up to $500 per occurrence for violations. Several council members expressed support for the changes. The item will be returned as an ordinance for formal adoption in a subsequent meeting.
