Achieving a “no kill” goal by 2012 requires the effective use of public policy and City ordinances. This priority outlines steps to update Chapter 5 of the Code dealing with animals to ensure it is congruent with best practices and supportive of achieving a “no kill” goal. In addition, it calls for the adoption of both a “no kill” proclamation by the Mayor and City Council and establishing companion pet care standards for animals in San Antonio. It also sets forth the use of ordinances if needed, to reduce the number of stray and homeless animals by evaluating the range of policies and/or ordinance opportunities to increase spay/neuter.

Objective 4.1: Update Chapter 5 of City Code Dealing with Animals
Responsibility: Animal Care Services

Objective 4.2: Consider adoption of spay/neuter ordinance and breeder’s permit
Responsibility: Animal Care Services

Objective 4.3: Advocate for the Mayor and Council to Adopt a “no kill” proclamation
Responsibility: San Antonio Area Foundation/Consortium of Partners

Objective 4.4: Establish community animal care standards
Responsibility: San Antonio Area Foundation/Consortium of Partners