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Animal services advisory committee cites survey of more than 1,000 residents; affordable veterinary care and feral cats top concerns
Summary
The city heard an annual update from the Animal Services Advisory Committee and survey results from more than 1,000 respondents, which identified affordable veterinary care, animal neglect and abuse, and stray/feral cats as top issues the committee will prioritize.
Clerk reported that Angela Prodrig of the Animal Services Advisory Committee presented the committee's annual update and shared key findings from a community animal-welfare survey completed by more than 1,000 people.
According to the clerk's summary, the survey identified access to affordable veterinary care, animal neglect and abuse, and stray and feral cats as the committee's top concerns. The committee plans to use the survey results to guide priorities including evaluating animal-related city ordinances, strengthening the animal services position, and exploring education opportunities.
The presentation did not include dollar estimates for proposed program changes or a timeline for specific ordinance revisions. Council members' follow-up questions or votes on specific proposals were not recorded in the meeting summary.
