Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Animal Control topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Animal-control staff outline services, Tri City shelter use and microchipping rule
Summary
Heather Lanham described the city’s animal-control staffing model, use of Tri City Shelter for picked-up animals and said microchipping is mandatory for dogs; she provided the nonemergency contact number for dispatch.
Lanham presented the animal-control team and operational guidance for residents who find or lose pets. She named full-time officers Michelle and Gabriel and part-time officer Alberto, and she directed residents to the Tri City Shelter for animals picked up by officers.
On identification and health requirements, Lanham summarized the city rule: “Thanks to know, microchipping, it's mandatory for all dogs. Dogs and cats must wear the tags,” she said, adding officers can request proof of current vaccination or registration when responding to complaints. Lanham told residents that if an animal is picked up and is not microchipped it will be taken to the shelter.
She also explained how to report animal concerns: call the nonemergency number or use the app to file a complaint; dispatch will triage and send the next available animal-control officer. The presentation included contact details and the shelter location so residents know where to go to retrieve a pet or to adopt.
