Longview's dealing with a surge in stray dogs, and the City Council is stepping up to do something about it. Get ready for new measures to get these pups off the streets.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The city is spending $109,200 to purchase the new system.
The Animal Care and Adoption Center and potentially the community through improved waste management.
No groups negatively affected
Since it went into effect more than a year ago, a city of Longview ordinance requiring pets to be spayed, neutered and micro-chipped has resulted in at least 141 animals becoming compliant or being...
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Longview's ordinance led to increased compliance with spaying, neutering, and microchipping pets, affecting 141 animals in its first year, officials report.