Nov 28 Community Forum on Issues of Animal Companion Quality of Life in Burlington

[Lea Terhune]

Animal lovers in Burlington, please participate in this community discussion with Chittenden County Humane Society Directo, hosted by North End NPAr. We will look at state and city animal cruelty laws, lines of enforcement responsibility, and animal companion quality of life challenges in the city. Also will look how Burlington care and protection of domestic animals compares to other cities/towns in Chittenden County. Please help spread the word.

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Many housing options are pet friendly today (Thayer Commons, for example), leading to an increase in animal-human companionship opportunities for renters and seniors. We'll be looking at whether there has been any progress on animal companion quality 

of life issues previously identified by Livable City for Dogs -- safe off-leash dog play areas in every ward, reinstatement of animal safety officer position in BPD, enforcement of leash and licensing laws, and revision of city ordinances to coordinate with state laws and residents' high regard for our animal family members.

Timely reminder that animals suffer in the cold, and must not be caged or chained outside without adequate housing protection.

Lea Terhune

Ward 4 NPA Steering Committee member