EXPANSION OF CONTRACTED SHELTER AND VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNSHELTERED ANIMALS [L. MEISTER]
Staff Direction • 2026-07-20 • Item F.2 • Tracking ID DIR-2026-9920BB
Tracking ID: DIR-2026-9920BB
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Plain language summary
Using city funds, this proposal would cost residents approximately $15,000 to expand shelter and veterinary services for unsheltered animals in West Hollywood. This initiative aims to provide more localized care, reducing travel time and stress for animals and potentially improving response times for animal-related issues.
Due: 2026-10-18
What this means to you
For West Hollywood residents, this means that unsheltered animals will have access to care closer to home, which could lead to quicker reunification with owners and less stress on the animals. If you find a stray animal, it may now be easier and faster to get them to a nearby shelter. Additionally, this could improve the overall welfare of animals in the community, potentially reducing the number of stray animals on the streets.
Fiscal impact
$15,000 from city funds