Animal Care and Control Ordinance amendments

Founder of a small animal welfare nonprofit, she applauded the council for anti-tethering rules, extreme-weather protections, and cost-of-care/forfeiture options that would move shelter animals into homes faster.

A District 4 resident, she described a dog named Chaco held 572 days in protective custody awaiting a cruelty case outcome, arguing the ordinance's cost-of-care requirement creates accountability and speeds resolution.