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.