TACOMA, Wash. — The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, in partnership with the City of Tacoma, is addressing a surge in stray animals as public complaints about animal issues have doubled since 2023.
In response, the city council has passed new regulations aimed at reducing the number of unwanted dogs and cats on the streets.
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The new codes prohibit the breeding, advertising, and sale of companion animals for profit without a business license.
Additionally, all animals taken in by Animal Control must be spayed or neutered.
City leaders have also enhanced the trap-neuter/spay-return program to manage what are referred to as community cats.
To support these initiatives, Tacoma has increased animal licensing fees to expand low-cost spay and neuter programs. The city hopes these changes will result in fewer stray animals without homes.
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