The Metropolitan King County Council adopted three comprehensive measures addressing animal control, cruelty and care in King County.
Ordinance 2007-0284 makes changes to the King County Code relating to abuse, euthanasia rates and the King County Animal Control and Care Citizen's Advisory Committee.
Among the changes are prohibiting pet ownership by animal abusers for up to four years if found in violation of county animal cruelty ordinances or if convicted of a misdemeanor, reducing the rate of animal euthanasia from 38 to 15 percent by 2009 and granting more comprehensive and strategic roles to the King County Animal Control and Care Citizens Advisory Committee.
Motion 2007-0283 requests the Exclusive and Animal Control Service staff to provide the following information for the council's consideration and action including an analysis of a "no-kill" policy, recommendations on the benefits of adding additional personnel and development of performance measures that address the standards of animal care, adoption and euthanasia rates.
And Motion 2007-0105 accepts a report submitted by the County Executive regarding the enforcement of animal cruelty laws and requesting new strategies for preventing and prosecuting animal abusers.
The council will consider options presented and take action accordingly. Appointments to the King County Animal Control and Care Citizens Advisory Committee will be heard and confirmed by the council. The appointments will re-establish the committee that oversees all issues relating to animal control and care in King County.
To read more about these measures, use the King County Council's LEGISEARCH system and type in "2007-0283," "2007-0284," and "2007-0105."[[In-content Ad]]
