Politics & Government

Cats and Dogs Under Scrutiny by the City

Mountain View seeks the community's input for possible changes to animal control ordinance.

Spot and Fifi may want to poke their snouts in this one.

The Mountain View Police Department announced Tuesday that it wants residents to provide their opinions about the potential revision of the current animal ordinance. Adopted in 1972, it has had minimal changes, according to police spokesman Sgt. Sean Thompson.

"The City of Mountain View supports safe and healthy communities for people and animals, and strives to foster conditions that promote an environment where animals and humans can co-exist free from conditions that adversely affect their welfare," Thompson said. "Through its City Code, the City encourages responsible pet ownership in addition to ensuring that the residents of Mountain View are able to safely and peacefully enjoy their community."

Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code addresses animals and fowl and the city hopes to propose amendments to the code to clarify the provisions, update the ordinance to reflect current needs and incorporate the animal welfare industry’s best standards.

Among the topics the city will tackle include:

  • Number of animals allowed in homes
  • Rabies vaccination of cats
  • Pet licensing
  • Microchips versus metal tags for pets
  • Dogs in City parks

If you have any suggestions or complains, the city wants to hear from you.

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Consider taking an online survey, which can be found on the city’s website at www.mountainview.gov or via http://svy.mk/14HBZn5.

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Residents can also attend a community meeting.

WHEN:           Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 7 p.m.

WHERE:         Community Center, 201 South Rengstorff Ave

The information obtained from the survey and meeting will be presented to the City Council as part of a study session tentatively scheduled for September 17, 2013.

A recommended ordinance will be prepared for the City Council’s consideration later this year.


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