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Laredo advisory committee forms subcommittees to review animal ordinances including Chapter 6 cruelty rules

2165812 · January 30, 2025
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Summary

Members of the Laredo Animal Advisory Committee voted to form subcommittees to review city animal ordinances, prioritize changes (including cruelty, exotics and tether rules), and coordinate with legal and police before sending revisions to city council.

The Laredo Animal Advisory Committee voted to form subcommittees to review and propose updates to the city’s animal ordinances, with a focus on cruelty provisions in Chapter 6 and related sections.

The action came during a regular committee meeting when members agreed to divide the ordinance text into sections and assign small teams to research best practices from other jurisdictions, draft suggested language and return recommendations to the full committee. Committee members were asked to email their preferred sections to staff for assignment and coordination once an elected chair is in place.

The move is intended to give the public a…

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