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Committee discusses pursuing 'pet friendly city' certification; animal welfare oversight committee likely to lead application
Summary
At the March 6 Business and Community Affairs Committee meeting, staff described the application and assessment process for a national pet‑friendly city certification. City shelter criteria were reported as already met; staff recommended the new animal welfare oversight committee coordinate the application. No vote was taken.
Committee members discussed whether Norman should seek a national "pet friendly city" certification during the March 6 meeting of the City Council Business and Community Affairs Committee. Staff member Kelly presented the assessment form, described required evidence and recommended that the city's new Animal Welfare Oversight Committee take the lead on completing the application.
Why it matters: certification is a marketing and policy tool that signals municipal commitments on shelter practices, housing supports, parks amenities and business accommodations for animals. The certification itself does not automatically unlock state or federal grant funds, staff said.
What staff presented Kelly reviewed the assessment, which evaluates 12 key traits spanning shelter performance, housing supports, parks planning and business access for…
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