File #: 25-0851    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: In Committee
File created: 6/24/2025 In control: *Life Enrichment Committee
On agenda: 7/8/2025 Final action:
Title: Subject: Revisions To The Animal Control Ordinance From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code 6.04 (Animal Control) To: (1) Reduce The Holding Period For Impounded Animals To 72 Hours; (2) Remove Requirement For Oakland Animal Services To Accept All Surrendered Animals; (3) Allow Finders Of Stray Animals To Temporarily Keep And Care For Found Animals In Lieu Of Delivering To Oakland Animal Services; (4) Require Outdoor Cats And Impounded And At-Large Dogs To Be Spayed Or Neutered; (5) Authorize Oakland Animal Services To Waive Fees Based On Financial Need; And (6) Make Other Minor Amendments Consistent With State Law
Sponsors: Office Of The City Administrator
Attachments: 1. View Report, 2. View Legislation

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Subject:                      Revisions To The Animal Control Ordinance

From:                                           Office Of The City Administrator

Recommendation: Adopt A Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code 6.04 (Animal Control) To: (1) Reduce The Holding Period For Impounded Animals To 72 Hours; (2) Remove Requirement For Oakland Animal Services To Accept All Surrendered Animals; (3) Allow Finders Of Stray Animals To Temporarily Keep And Care For Found Animals In Lieu Of Delivering To Oakland Animal Services; (4) Require Outdoor Cats And Impounded And At-Large Dogs To Be Spayed Or Neutered; (5) Authorize Oakland Animal Services To Waive Fees Based On Financial Need; And (6) Make Other Minor Amendments Consistent With State Law