The Yass Valley Animal Shelter is run by Yass Valley Council and is located in between Council’s Depot (1418 Yass Valley Way, Yass) and Yass Community Centre (1428 Yass Valley Way, Yass). If you have picked up a roaming dog during business hours, please contact Customer Service on 6226 1477 and they will organise for […]
Christchurch Council run animal park is ‘cruel’
A public animal park run by the Christchurch City Council has been labelled as “cruel” by two animal rescue groups who are calling for its doors to be shut for good. Spencer Park is accused of creating an environment for animals – including rabbits, ducks and chickens – that leaves them stressed, starving and physically […]
Las Vegas council member calls for a city animal shelter
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – One Las Vegas City Council leader is pushing for the city to seriously consider creating its own animal shelter. Councilmember Victoria Seaman efforted a presentation at last week’s city council meeting by staff, who researched the operations at the Animal Foundation, the city of Henderson, and other non-profit facilities across […]
Portland City Council Hears Animal Equality Plea for Foie Gras Ban
Last month, Animal Equality’s Legal Advocacy Counsel, Sarah Hanneken, had the opportunity to speak in front of the Portland City Council about the need for a ban on foie gras. This is a continuation of our efforts to end the sale of the inhumane animal product in Portland since launching a campaign back in December […]
City Council talks fix for animal shelter, selling water to NS | News
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West Point officials still wrestling with animal ordinance | Daily Democrat
WEST POINT – The West Point City Council has been discussing an animal ordinance since August. A special meeting of the West Point City Council was held on Oct. 20 to discuss the matter further. City Administrator Randy Welding said the ordinance previously introduced in October has to be voted down at the November meeting […]
Las Vegas City Council votes to audit money for Animal Foundation amid protests
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The Las Vegas City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to hire a third-party firm to audit public money that it provides to the Animal Foundation shelter. The vote came after weeks of complaints from animal advocates who accused the shelter of overcrowding, staffing issues, and inhumane treatment of animals in its […]
Council advances dangerous animals measure | News, Sports, Jobs
A measure clarifying the legal definition of a dangerous animal that must be confined was approved on second reading by the Fort Dodge City Council Monday. The proposal addresses dogs and cats that have attacked people or other animals. The city already has a separate law on the books prohibiting people from keeping […]
Sioux City Council drop changes in domesticated animal ordinance
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – Sioux City Council voted to not change a domesticated animal ordinance in their meeting Monday. City Council originally had their second reading that would have specified that animals such as snakes, lizards, rodents, rabbits, and birds would be counted as domestic. However, due to the amount of negative public input on […]
Frisco City Council forms animal advisory committee
Frisco City Council members appointed seven members on Oct. 4 for the city’s first animal advisory committee to advocate for animals and pet owners. The appointments began immediately with staggered one- and two-year terms. Each council member nominated one person for the committee. Places 2, 4 and 6 will serve two years and Places 1, […]