January 19, 2005
Travis County Animal Control Laws
"What we're seeing in these neighborhoods is that the situation has gotten to a point where we do need to do something," Director of the Town Lake Animal Center Dorinda Pulliam said.
People get mauled by stray animals, so the county government is asked to "update" it's laws on pet control. This could potentially mean the criminalization of not putting a leash on your pet when in public places (or even your own property) and not registering your pet.

Here's what a concerned citizen might do in lieu of getting the government to step on our rights and expand its power to control our lives:

  1. Keep better track of your children and warn them of the dangers of unknown animals.
  2. Remind neighbors of the danger such animals pose so they don't leave incentives for the animals to come to the neighborhood (such as securing garbage and neutering/spaying pets).
  3. Arm yourself with what you think is necessary (ammonia spray, loud horns, Browning Hi-Power) and keep them handy in case your little girl is threatened by a roaming mutt.
  4. Form an animal control company and sign up customers to have their property/neighborhoods protected.



Posted by Drizzten at January 19, 2005 03:40 PM

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My mama has a problem with feral cats in her neighborhood. A pain in the ass, these little bastards are. For ten dollar deposit she received a cat trap from Animal Control. The animal get's caught in it then she takes it to Animal Control. Animals that are nasty or are without tags are put down.

Problem solved and it didn't cost a nickel.

Posted by: somasoul on January 21, 2005 01:46 PM

I suppose only "little girls" would be threatened by a roaming mutt? What about little XYs?

Posted by: eh on January 22, 2005 06:41 PM

Did I imply anywhere that the only likely, actual, or theoretical victims of animal maulings are young women? No. It was used as an example and because the victim mentioned in the lede of the article to which I linked was a "9-year-old girl" named Arian Ritchie.

Anythine else?

Posted by: Drizz on January 22, 2005 09:04 PM

Nope. Thanks bunches!

Posted by: eh on January 23, 2005 03:14 PM

I have a question and if anyone can help me with this that would be great. How many cats can you legally have in one home? Not in an apartment, but in your house that you own. Is there even a law that restricts you from having a certain amount of animals? To explain myself, my mother and I are fighting over me having my cats ( I have four ) and she is telling me that there is a law. Someone please help, I can't find it anywhere that there is a law that says you can't. My e-mail address is mea_gal@yahoo.com.
Thankyou,Christine

Posted by: Christine Smythe on January 30, 2005 11:15 PM
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