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Council president urges authority to suspend kennel rules in extreme weather so people won’t avoid shelters
Summary
Council President Alif introduced an ordinance to allow the mayor to suspend kennel and cattery licensing rules during extreme-weather emergencies so rescue organizations, churches and other groups can temporarily house animals and encourage pet owners to use human shelters.
Council President Alif asked the council to give the mayor temporary emergency authority to suspend city kennel and cattery regulations during extreme heat or cold so rescue organizations and community groups can house animals without jeopardizing their licenses.
Alif said many people avoid shelters because they refuse to be separated from their pets, and that allowing rescues…
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