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Resident urges clearer outreach and enforcement on animal-cage and shelter requirements; police chief pledges education campaign
Summary
Resident Ed Myers asked the city to improve enforcement and outreach about state and local animal-welfare requirements for animals kept in outdoor cages, and Police Chief Dunleavy said the department is preparing an education campaign with the animal control officer and public information staff.
At the Citizens Forum, resident Ed Myers urged the city to increase enforcement and public information about state and local animal-protection requirements for animals kept in outdoor cages, citing sanitation, shelter and temperature protections and requesting improved follow-up from animal control when complaints are filed.
“My concern about citizens of Newton when they have a animal in their backyard in a cage...we must provide…
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