County Animal Holding Period Alignment
Summary
The county's stray-hold period now matches the city's four-day rule, so lost pets can be reclaimed sooner and shelter kennels free up faster. Animal Care and Control Director Missy Mosby says the shelter fills up quickly under longer holds.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
No dollar figure was given, but freed kennel space reduces shelter overcrowding costs.
Pet owners searching for lost animals and an animal shelter that won't overflow as quickly.
None cited; strays not reclaimed within four days may face adoption or transfer sooner.
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