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Humane Society backs working group to clarify animal‑control roles and training (SB409)
Summary
Teresa Giri of the Connecticut Humane Society told the committee that SB409’s working group should expand training for animal control officers and clarify how the state’s bonding statute is used so municipalities will impound and care for animals without undue local financial burden.
Teresa Giri, director of operations at the Connecticut Humane Society, testified in support of SB409 to create a working group that would clarify statutory roles for animal control officers and other public‑safety positions. She said the working group grew from an animal‑control stakeholders’ conversation and should include training on use of the bonding statute, which places financial responsibility for impounded animals on owners rather than municipalities.
Giri said she believes municipalities sometimes avoid impounding animals in danger because of perceived financial burdens and urged the bill’s training component to ensure officers understand the bonding option as a tool for protecting animals. She asked the committee to include training that clarifies the statute’s use and helps municipalities and animal‑welfare partners make better, timelier decisions about animal impoundment and care.
