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Council adopts animal control ordinance updates after debate over pet limits
Summary
Garner council adopted amendments to the town’s animal control ordinance to align with Wake County standards and add clearer definitions, leash and penalty language. Council debated a two‑pet limit for smaller lots; the ordinance passed 4–1.
Garner — The Town Council voted 4–1 on April 21 to adopt updates to the town'9s animal control ordinance intended to provide clearer definitions for officers, structured penalties for repeat offenders and a county‑aligned appeals process.
The ordinance (proposed as Ordinance 2026‑5382) was presented by Captain Castellano of the Garner Police Department, who said staff reviewed definitions, prohibited actions, leash and restraint language, and the process for appeals. Captain Castellano said the revisions give officers clearer guidance in the field and create…
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