1. Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance – Pit Bull & Pit Bull Cross Breed Dogs
January 27, 2014

2. Chronology July 8, 2013 – City Council October 7, 2013 – City Council
City Attorney to prepare mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for dogs/cats
Reduce population of unwanted/stray animals
October 7, 2013 – City Council
Considered introduction of ordinance
Withdrew item to allow PHS to complete canvassing & directed staff to return with ordinance in 6-9 months
Legislative Policy Committee consider advocating for state legislation to allow dog breed specific regulations

3. Chronology October 23, 2013 – Legislative Policy Committee
State law pertaining to dog breed specific legislation
Available options to address specific dog breeds
Ordinances requiring owners of identified breeds to spay/neuter to reduce population of unwanted animals
November 25, 2013 – City Council
City Attorney to prepare mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for pit bull & pit bull cross breed dogs
Interim Ordinance until PHS completes animal canvassing in Pasadena in June 2014 at which time City intends to bring back mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for all breeds

4. Animal Protection Ordinance consistent with SB 861
Section (a) - “Uncontrolled & irresponsible breeding of animals contributes to pet overpopulation, inhumane treatment of animals, mass euthanasia at shelters…this irresponsible breeding also contributes to production of defective animals that present public safety risk.”
Section – cities may “enact dog breed-specific ordinances pertaining only to mandatory spay or neuter programs & breeding requirements, provided that no specific dog breed…shall be declared potentially dangerous or vicious…”
SB 861 enacted in & codified as CA Health & Safety Code Sections &

5. Pasadena Statistics Category PHS Intake 15% Pit Bull 17% Chihuahua
68% All Other Dogs
Euthanasia
27% Pit Bull
10% Chihuahua
63% All Other Dogs
Adoption
10% Pit Bull
19% Chihuahua
71% All Other Dogs
Pit bulls comprise disproportionately high number of unwanted dogs in Pasadena

6. Proposed Ordinance Mandatory spay/neuter of pit bull dogs Exemptions
No person shall own/possess pit bull over age of 4 months that has not been spayed/neutered
Exemptions
Veterinarian certified as having health reason for not being spayed/neutered – age & infirmity
Used by public law enforcement agency
Assistance dog
Licensed & owned by registered breeders

7. Proposed Ordinance
Questions & Answers

8. Secondary Enforcement
Require spay/neuter only under circumstances when violation of basic tenants of pet ownership occur
Dog stray-at-large
Unvaccinated against rabies
Unlicensed
Animals left unattended in vehicles
Leash law violations