Board discusses whether surrendering animals lets owners avoid citations
Members debated handling repeat offenders whose animals run at large and whether owner surrender should allow them to avoid citations; staff said the city cannot charge fees that are not in the ordinance and will review current ordinances and state statute allowances with the chief.
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Board members raised concerns that some owners use owner-surrenders to avoid citations for animals running at large. Shelter staff and the chief discussed local practice and enforcement options, including the city’s $35 reclaim fee and possible citation policies for repeat offenders.
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