(Deming) – The Luna County commissioners recently passed an amended ordinance which county officials are describing as a dramatic step forward for the health and wellbeing of animals in the county. A media release said that after realizing the existing ordinances concerning animal control and animal welfare had inconsistencies and were weak in general, the commission appointed a committee in April to draft a strengthened ordinance.
The committee was comprised of members of the public, law enforcement, code enforcement, county personnel, a representative from the Deming-Luna County Humane Society and a veterinary technician.
The ordinance reportedly introduces a new system of county licensing to be administered by the Deming-Luna County Humane Society.
Residential property owners who own between eight and 14 companion animals will need to apply for a Multiple Companion Animal Site permit. Premises where more than 15 companion animals are kept or boarded must apply for a Multiple Animal Facility permit.
Companion animals are defined as dogs, cats and potbellied pigs.
The ordinance also defines indoor and outdoor standards for anyone owning a pet in the county, as well as specific requirements for shade, medical treatment, space, fencing, chaining and cleanliness.
Both permits require annual and random inspections by animal control officers.
The amended ordinance will take effect July 16th.
The committee was comprised of members of the public, law enforcement, code enforcement, county personnel, a representative from the Deming-Luna County Humane Society and a veterinary technician.
The ordinance reportedly introduces a new system of county licensing to be administered by the Deming-Luna County Humane Society.
Residential property owners who own between eight and 14 companion animals will need to apply for a Multiple Companion Animal Site permit. Premises where more than 15 companion animals are kept or boarded must apply for a Multiple Animal Facility permit.
Companion animals are defined as dogs, cats and potbellied pigs.
The ordinance also defines indoor and outdoor standards for anyone owning a pet in the county, as well as specific requirements for shade, medical treatment, space, fencing, chaining and cleanliness.
Both permits require annual and random inspections by animal control officers.
The amended ordinance will take effect July 16th.
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