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Questions for Fiscal Court to consider Comments about the proposed Kennel Ordinance. See: Changes expected before 2nd reading of Kennel Ordinance By Joyce Coomer I have some questions. 1. Instead of this ordinance that would place a financial and physical burden on many residents of the county, why not make an ordinance that requires small animals not bred for food or to generate income to be spayed and/or neutered? TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) can be utilized. Alley Cat Allies (alleycat.org) provides plenty of useful information. 2. Why is there a minimum size (25 sq. ft.) given for a kennel for a dog in the "Definitions" section but no specifications other than "freedom of movement" in the main body of the ordinance? A dog 12" tall, 18" long and 9" wide could be housed in a space 18" tall, 30" long and 24" wide; it allows for standing up, lying down, etc., without touching the sides, but no room for much movement such as walking for exercise. 3. Have people forgotten -- or wish to ignore -- that this county is primarily rural and many people's cats live on farms where they are efficient pest control? Without cats as pest control, the use of poisons would increase, further harming the environment. 4. Who came up with the mandatory number of ten (10)? Why is that considered a limit? 5. Why can't this issue be dealt with as an animal nuisance ordinance issue where complaints would be dealt with as they arise instead of making it a blanket ordinance to negatively affect all the cats and dogs of the county? And any other small animals this might be amended to apply to in the future . . . 6. How would licensing fees be used? Is this a way around increasing taxes? How many people would need to be hired to enforce this ordinance? 7. What criteria was utilized to cause the fiscal court to have "determined that there is a legitimate and necessary need to limit the number of dogs and/or cats a resident may own . . ."? 8. What steps will be taken to remove excess animals? Warrants? Force? 9. How will animals be dealt with once removed from the owner? Euthanasia? What form of euthanasia is utilized in the county? If animals are forcibly removed from loving homes and euthanized will their remains be returned to their family for burial or cremation? 10. Will any animal rescue organizations be contacted to assist with the enactment of this ordinance? 11. Has anyone considered the emotional pain this will cause for many people in the county, who diligently take care for their animals, love their animals, and consider their animals to be family members? There are more questions. I hope other people voice their opinions and ask about things that I have not mentioned here. Joyce M. Coomer 270-384-4495 This story was posted on 2021-07-29 12:46:41
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