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Quincy—s new animal shelter opens; council hears concerns about off‑leash dogs and bites
Summary
Councilors toured the recently opened Quincy Animal Care Center and discussed enforcement of leash rules after an assistant animal control officer suffered a significant bite. Officials said the shelter includes a surgery room, and the department has added staff and stricter enforcement options for aggressive animals.
Councilors inspected the city—s new animal shelter and approved the animal control budget during the May 13 hearings.
Chief Kennedy and councilors described the facility as a substantial upgrade: an on‑site surgery room, expanded canine housing and a location adjacent to an off‑leash dog park. The department…
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