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Council adopts revisions to Abilene animal ordinance including new 'aggressive dog' category and breeder rules
Summary
The council passed a comprehensive set of amendments to the city animal ordinance that create an 'aggressive dog' classification for attacks on domestic animals, add a commercial breeder permit, and impose new requirements and exceptions for sterilization of impounded animals.
Abilene City Council adopted changes to the animal and fowl ordinance after an extended public hearing and council discussion. The ordinance amendments cover multiple areas: commercial breeder permitting, restraint and tethering rules, sale of animals in public places, quarantine requirements, and a new local “aggressive dog” category that addresses unprovoked attacks on domestic animals.
City Attorney Stanley Smith presented the ordinance changes. Major provisions discussed and included in the adopted ordinance were:
- A commercial breeder permit requirement for persons who keep more than 12 dogs or cats or who produce more than two litters in a 12‑month period; permits are two years in duration and must register each breeding…
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