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West Reading appoints Code Department Manager as Animal Control Officer
Summary
Council voted to appoint the Code Department Manager (Chad Moyer) as the borough's Animal Control Officer to reduce reliance on outside providers; discussion noted police discretion for aggressive-dog responses and that a Humane Officer has additional enforcement powers. Vote 7-0.
The Borough Council on Jan. 21 approved Resolution 2025-4 to designate the Code Department Manager, Chad Moyer, as the borough's Animal Control Officer. The change was presented as an in-house solution to reduce gaps and costs associated with outsourcing animal-control duties to the contracted provider (Safety Net Sanctuary).
Council discussed handling of aggressive dogs, noting the Police Department would exercise discretion in those cases and that Humane Officers or Dog Wardens hold additional certifications or enforcement powers. The motion was moved by Council Member Zanna Leiendecker, seconded by Council Member Zachary Shaver, and carried 7-0.
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