Drafter
Clerk 03/02/2009
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A MOTION accepting the executive's response to Motion 12871, a study on the feasibility of implementing a ban on continuous dog chaining, tethering and small space confinement.
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WHEREAS, King County is striving to implement a model humane animal services program, reduce rates of animal euthanasia, and prevent animal cruelty, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Motion 12521, a model humane animal services program recognizes that dogs require socialization, exercise and the prevention of animal cruelty, and
WHEREAS, the executive has analyzed the practice of dog tethering and small space confinement and has considered each element requested in Motion 12871, including gathering significant input from the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
The executive's response to Motion 12871, a study on the feasibility of
implementing a dog chaining, tethering and small space confinement ban, is hereby accepted.