PetFolio Readers Alert! Comment on Proposed New City Animal Ordinances

Your Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Animal Ordinances 
for Washoe County, Online or In Person

 

Washoe County Regional Animal Services is inviting the public to comment on proposed changes to existing county ordinances that govern how they ensure public safety and animal protection in our community. 

 

As volunteers and supporters of Nevada Humane Society, your opinion will be especially valuable in ensuring that we get the best possible results for the animals of our community.

The specific changes involve several categories including: dangerous dogs, exotic animal permits, dog variance permits, kennel and cattery permits, animal control officer powers and duties, found animals, animal cruelty, tethering, dog licensing, redemption of impounded animals, definitions and miscellaneous modifications and civil penalties. 

 

Review the Proposed Ordinance Changes:

You can read the full proposed ordinance text online at www.washoecounty.us/animal. Both the original draft language version and the draft with tracked changes (based on public input) are available.

 

Or, if you prefer, you can read a summary of the changes on the WCRAS website,http://www.washoecounty.us/repository/files/44/Animal%20Ordinance%20Changes%20Fast%20Facts%20(3).doc.

Comment on the Changes:

To make it convenient for you, the County is offering multiple ways to comment:

1. Comment online now at http://www.washoecounty.us/index/feedback.html. (You only have until February 11 for online comments.)
2. Attend a public workshop on the proposed animal regulation changes (including the civil penalty process) on February 1^st at 5:30 pm or February 11^th at 1:00 pm. Both workshops will be held in the Washoe County Health District conference room located at 1001 9^th Street (County Offices, Building B/C).
3. Attend one of the two public readings of the proposed animal regulation changes (including the civil penalty process) at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on March 8 or March 22. Please check the county’s website for approximate time.

Thanks for taking the time to comment!