(Photo by Ana Venegas, Orange County Register/SCNG) A Los Angeles City Council committee on Wednesday, April 3, approved a temporary moratorium on breeding permits in an effort to prevent further animals from entering the city’s overpopulated shelters. The three-member Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee passed the draft city law as part of its consent calendar […]
Veterinary Council To Transform Animal Healthcare, Food Security
By Bukola Adewumi The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has outlined its commitment to improving animal health, fortifying food safety, and streamlining the trade in animals and animal products across the nation. Dr Columba Vakuru, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, unveiled this ambitious plan during a consultative stakeholders meeting on the sanitary mandate held […]
Council worker resigns, ‘deeply sorry’ for shooting pet dog
Supplied/Stuff Sarge was considered family by many in the community. An animal control officer who killed a pet in a case of “mistaken identity” has resigned from Gisborne District Council, “burdened by the weight of the mistake which led to the untimely death of a much-loved family dog. An error that I will forever regret”. […]
Council debates adding staff for animal control
Dennis Sharkey / Editor Enforcing the city of Mexico’s ordinances is sometimes a challenge but adding additional staff to the city’s rolls may also be challenging. Discussion about adding staff has centered around the city’s animal shelter and issues with animal control. While the city council was discussing a chicken ordinance last month the topic […]
Have your say on Council’s Animal Management Strategy Rockhampton Regional Council
Published on 12 June 2023 Rockhampton Regional Council is inviting community members to have their say on key animal management issues within the Region. Planning and Regulation Councillor Grant Mathers said the Animal Management Strategy, which was endorsed in 2021, sets the direction for animal management in the Rockhampton Region until 2026. “Every […]
Yass Valley Animal Shelter Yass Valley Council
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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