The Santa Barbara Task Force appointed in May, 2008, to study Task Force to study the issue of shelter population and irresponsible pet ownership ended in November, 2009 with a mandatory spay neuter proposal. The final vote, 5-5, was broken by a proponent of Mandatory Spay/Neuter, Ron Faoro, DVM. There was only one exemption from the proposal when sent to the Santa Barbara BOS - "a "veterinary certificate" attesting that a veterinarian concludes that it is in the best interests of the dog/cat and owner to allow the animal to remain intact. The "veterinary certificate" must be obtained every time an animal is licensed or the license is renewed. If a dog is found running at large three times, the exemption would be revoked.
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Santa Barbara City Council to consider Santa Barbara County Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 735 Anacapa Street (Council Chamber)
Phone: (805) 564-5309
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Please mark your calendar and plan some time off work! We need EVERYONE active and in attendance to fight this ordinance.
The new Santa Barbara County Ordinance is a mandatory sterilization ordinance for dogs. The only exemption is a veterinary one and that exemption is according to the license period. The County has a three year license available the city of Santa Barbara does not. The city of Santa Barbara dog license in an ANNUAL LICENSE so veterinary exemption requirement would be annual.
This ordinance will not save animals lives nor will it save the City or County money- it will do the opposite.
Tell your friends if they travel to the City of Santa Barbara for dog events they should contact the hotels, restaurants and businesses they spend their money in and make sure they are aware of this proposal... this ordinance could impact their income if fanciers do what they have done in other cities with mandatory ordinances.
Contact the Mayor of Santa Barbara and City Council and arrange personal meetings with other concerned citizens. The supporters of this mandatory ordinance already are.
Mayor Office
Helene Schneider (805) 564-5323
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City Council Members |
Office Phone |
E-Mail Address |
| Dale Francisco | (805) 564-5324 | DFrancisco@SantaBarbaraCA.gov |
| Frank Hotchkiss | (805) 564-5320 | FHotchkiss@SantaBarbaraCA.gov |
| Grant House | (805) 564-5319 | GHouse@SantaBarbaraCA.gov |
| Michael Self | (805) 564-5322 | MSelf@SantaBarbaraCA.gov |
| Bendy White | (805) 564-5321 | HWhite@SantaBarbaraCA.gov |
| Das Williams | (805) 564-5325 | DasWilliams@SantaBarbaraCA.gov |
Kern County Animal Control Department held a series of 6 public workshops to explore and comment on proposed revisions to the Kern County Ordinance Code relating to Animal Control Regulations. The final ordinance, passed by Kern County Board of Supervisors created rules requiring license numbers be added to advertisements offering animals for sale. They also implemented penalties for failing to license dogs.
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Los Angeles County
A series of meetings and workshops are planned for breeders, kennel owners and the public in the near future regarding possible amendments by the Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control and other Los Angeles County Departments. Notice of those meetings will be posted here.
