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Lee County adopts updated animal‑control ordinance, launches 'Find My Pet' portal and offers free microchipping in December
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners approved a repeal-and-replace animal‑control ordinance that adds a county‑run 'Find My Pet' portal, clarifies enforcement authority and sets a shorter hold period for unidentified cats; the vote drew extensive public comment from rescue groups, TNR advocates and veterinarians urging revisions.
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted Dec. 2 to repeal and replace Animal Control Ordinance 14‑22 and to launch a new community tool called the Find My Pet portal.
County attorney staff and Domestic Animal Services presented the ordinance changes and a live demonstration of the portal, which is designed as a community‑driven, GIS‑based platform where residents can post lost and found animals to increase reunification before animals enter the shelter. The county said each portal submission will be reviewed by shelter staff and that users will not need an account to post; staff also emphasized the portal is supplemental to the shelter’s internal lost‑pet listings and advised people to check both locations.
Key ordinance changes the board approved include a one‑day stray hold for unidentified cats (the county said this is an initial operational period and noted internal procedures can extend…
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