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Department of Public Works Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance – Dogs & Cats Over 6 Months of Age October 6, 2014
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Department of Public Works Recommendations 1.Receive canvassing data reported by PHS & other supplemental information 2.Establish fee differential such that dog license for unaltered dog is $60 more than for a spayed/neutered dog 3.Conduct first reading of mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for dogs & cats over 6 months of age 4.Direct Public Works & PHS to provide update on ordinance one year from implementation
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Department of Public Works Canvassing Data Year 1: July 1, 2013 to September 3, 2014 2 PHS staff members canvassed City 3x/week Licenses issued 35% new 65% renewals Year 2: underway PopulationLicensed License Renewals New Licenses Altered Dogs Unaltered Dogs 31,12011,2727,2863,9869,8291,443
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Department of Public Works Proposed Ordinance Mandatory spay/neuter of all dogs/cats over 6 months of age Exemptions Dogs unable to be spayed/neutered without likelihood of suffering bodily harm or death due to age/infirmity Dogs used by law enforcement agencies Service or assistance dogs Registered dogs or cats used for show, competition or breeding purposes
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Department of Public Works Enforcement Enforcement via secondary enforcement beginning July 1, 2015 When violation of existing local or state law occurs Allowing dog to run loose without leash Failure to license dog over 4 months of age PHS will check status of dogs & cats they come into contact with during course of its work Dogs & cats entering shelter & returned to Pasadena residents would have to be sterilized or acquire exemption
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Department of Public Works Enforcement When unlicensed dog identified & is not spayed/neutered Owner will have opportunity to buy one-time unaltered dog license & have one year to alter dog or receive exemption from veterinarian Grace period ends June 30, 2018 At which time dog & cat owners need to be in compliance with ordinance
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Department of Public Works Fee Differential Dog license fee with cost differential for unaltered dogs is industry model $60 proposed differential in line with other jurisdictions Exhibit 1: $55 average differential (34 jurisdictions) Effective date: July 1, 2015 Allow time for public outreach & residents opportunity to license dogs & spay/neuter
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Department of Public Works Public Outreach/Education Coordinated effort led by PHS & City PIOs Initial outreach to inform residents of Upcoming spay/neuter requirement for dogs & cats Low cost spay/neuter options MSN Ordinance enforcement begins July 1, 2015 Methods Newsletters, media releases, websites, social media, educational outreach in schools, canvassing program Collaboration with non-profit organizations
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