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Police propose online pet‑licensing system and higher fees; council raises access and enforcement questions
Summary
Police and animal‑control staff described a move from an outdated, in‑person license system to a DocuPet online platform, proposed higher license fees and a change to a rolling 365‑day license period; council members asked about access for older residents, enforcement, vet integration and dog‑park revenue impacts.
City police and animal control officials reviewed proposed changes to the pet‑licensing program and a planned contract with DocuPet to run an online licensing system.
Rob Duncan, chief of police, said the proposal moves pet licensing from the street‑department process to the police department and would include an online vendor, DocuPet. "There's an ordinance change, most of it's wording just to go from the street department to the police department," he said.
Sergeant Jeff Tyler, who oversees animal control, told council the current licensing system is "outdated" and underused; licenses now must be purchased in person at city offices or at Cedar Bend Humane Society. Tyler said DocuPet would allow online purchases and automated renewal notices and could increase compliance. "They average 20 to 30% a year in…
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