Council introduces comprehensive animal-control ordinance amendments

Jun 2, 2026

Administration introduced Summary No. 4361 to amend multiple sections of Chapter 4 (Animals and Fowl), addressing definitions, rabies campaign, humane care, impoundment, licensing and fees; the council introduced the ordinance by unanimous vote.

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The parish administration introduced Summary No. 4361 to amend many parts of Chapter 4 (Animals and Fowl) including definitions, rules for licensing and vaccination, a bi-annual rabies campaign, humane care standards, impoundment provisions, and shelter fees and penalties. Councilmember Gillis McCloskey moved to introduce the ordinance on June 2 and the motion passed by unanimous vote.

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