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Emeryville approves animal‑control contract with Berkeley after officials cite limited regional options and rising costs
Summary
The Emeryville City Council voted unanimously May 5 to authorize a multi‑year animal‑control agreement with the City of Berkeley after staff described limited regional providers, rising shelter and veterinary costs, and an average of roughly 115 animal calls a year for Emeryville.
The Emeryville City Council on May 5 authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with the City of Berkeley to provide animal‑control services after a staff presentation and detailed questions from council members.
Police Chief Jennings — who answered council members’ questions during the consent‑item discussion — said Emeryville averages more than 115 animal incidents annually, including about 55 dogs and about 37 cats. He described how regional capacity and specialized needs (vicious‑animal responses, kenneling and longer stays, veterinary costs) limit the city’s options and…
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