Longview's dealing with a surge in stray dogs, and the City Council is stepping up to do something about it. Get ready for new measures to get these pups off the streets.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The city is spending $109,200 to purchase the new system.
The Animal Care and Adoption Center and potentially the community through improved waste management.
No groups negatively affected
Since it went into effect more than a year ago, a city of Longview ordinance requiring pets to be spayed, neutered and micro-chipped has resulted in at least 141 animals becoming compliant or being...
Longview's ordinance led to increased compliance with spaying, neutering, and microchipping pets, affecting 141 animals in its first year, officials report.
The city is seeking grant funding to expand the foster program at the animal care and adoption center, aiming to help more animals find homes.
The city is seeking grant funding to support the animal shelter's foster program, providing medical care and supplies for animals awaiting adoption.
Longview City Council discusses grants for community, animal care KLTV.com
The city is seeking grants to enhance services at the animal care center, focusing on medical treatment for sick animals and expanding spay/neuter programs. This aims to improve animal welfare and control pet overpopulation.
The committee reviewed the current state of the animal shelter, including intake, adoptions, and general operations. This ensures the shelter is functioning effectively to serve the community's needs for animal care and rehoming.
The city is investing in a new system for its animal care center to handle deceased animals more efficiently. This upgrade aims to replace aging equipment and improve operations.
New ordinances in Longview look to address city's stray population cbs19.tv
Longview City Council plans to address stray dog attacks cbs19.tv
Longview City Council takes action to prevent unrestrained animals in community KLTV.com
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