Right now you can own as many cats and dogs in High Point as you'd like. That could change if Councilman Mike Pugh has his way. Mr. Pugh is an animal lover and has been contacted by DOZENS of residents regarding possible cases of animal cruelty and neglect. We get the same calls at the station.
To put a stop to irresponsible owners, he says the city needs to consider a pet ordinance that would limit the number of animals per household. Now before you get all hot and bothered, understand, most of the city will be grandfathered in. No one will have to give away their beloved pets. Pugh says he doesn't want to penalize responsibe pet owners. He wants to set guidelines so that people who have more than the limit, will be subject to inspections to ensure the safety of the animals. Responsible pet owners shouldn't have a problem with this.
I have 2 cats, and a puppy. It's hard work keeping them feed and the house clean. I interviewed a gentleman today that has 20 dogs. How you take care of 20, I'll never know, because I'll never have that many animals. His dog's are causing controversy on Innes Street. Neighbors say he doesn't take good care of them. He's been cited by the city as a public nuisance for failing to dispose of the pet waste in his front yard. He doesn't breed the animals for profit. They're all strays he's taken in. I think he's doing the best he can to take care of them. However, I wouldn't want him to take care of my animals if I went out of town.
Are you pro pet or pro choice? Do you think the city should be able to tell us how many pets we can have?
I take good care of my animals. If I had 7 and the limit was 5. I'd have no problem paying for a kennel license (about $20.00 a year) and I'd welcome random inspections.
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