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Resident urges Cranston to fund after‑hours animal‑control coverage
Summary
A resident described multiple late‑night incidents and urged Cranston City Council to fund after‑hours or on‑call animal‑control coverage, citing state law that municipalities must impound stray or dangerous animals.
During public comment on Oct. 27, Laura Almagno of 289 Knollwood Ave. asked the council to fund after‑hours animal‑control coverage or an on‑call officer. Almagno described finding an injured cat at about 7 p.m. and said police told her they were not allowed to transport animals; she ultimately transported the animal herself and took it to a hospital. She also recounted an earlier episode when a stray large dog entered her yard and the shelter could only respond the following day.
Almagno cited Rhode Island General Laws §4‑13‑1 to note municipalities are responsible for impounding stray and dangerous animals and said a neighboring municipality (Bristol) maintains a 24/7 on‑call officer. “It seems like a cost‑effective option,” she said, and asked the council to consider a third‑shift or on‑call arrangement.
Council members did not take immediate action on the request; the comment was entered into the record and will be available for committee review when animal‑services staffing and budget items are considered.
