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Council approves animal-control changes, shortens stray-hold to five days and tightens tethering and shelter standards
Summary
After weeks of public discussion and committee hearings, the council approved an amended animal-control ordinance that shortens the stray-hold period to five days (from six), adds enforceable tether and shelter standards and aims to improve enforceability, passing 17'to'1.
The Jacksonville City Council on Jan. 27 approved an amended animal-control ordinance that reduces the city's stray-hold period and tightens tethering and shelter standards aimed at improving animal welfare and enforcement.
What passed: The ordinance package (as amended) narrows three areas: the stray-hold duration for unidentifiable animals, stricter tethering rules, and clearer shelter-quality standards. Council members settled on a five-day stray-hold as a…
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