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Committee approves amendment to allow leashed cats and dogs at special events
Summary
The Parks & Recreation Committee approved an amendment to section 9.41 to allow cats and dogs on leash at special events after a discussion on enforceability and public safety; police supported the change as pragmatic enforcement.
The New London Parks & Recreation Committee voted to approve an amendment to section 9.41, "Animals at Special Events," to allow cats and dogs to attend special events while remaining under owner control and on leash.
The change matters because it replaces an unworkable prohibition with a leash‑based standard the police department said it can reasonably enforce at events when incidents are reported.
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