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Resident urges better animal-control response; board schedules study session
Summary
During public comment a resident described abandoned and roaming dogs and said local animal control did not respond; the board voted to schedule a dedicated study session on animal control to review options and responsibilities across city and county.
A resident told the White House board about multiple incidents involving abandoned and loose dogs, saying attempts to get help from county animal control and the White House Police Department were unsuccessful. The commenter said neighbors had repeatedly trapped and cared for animals themselves and urged the city to take stronger action.
Board members acknowledged the concern and voted to schedule a Board of Mayor and Aldermen study session on animal control to look at responsibilities, response protocols and possible policy changes. The meeting item to schedule the study session passed on a motion and recorded vote of 'Aye' (motion carries).
The public comment and the scheduled study session are separate from any immediate enforcement action; the board directed staff to bring information to the study session so members can consider options, including coordination with county animal-control services.
