Summary
Local officials want to get a better handle on some of the region's undocumented residents -- the four-legged, furry ones.
Dogs and cats that don't have their paperwork in order will be getting more attention as the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society attempts to take over responsibility for all pet licensing in the Santa Fe area, a function that local governments have largely ignored in recent years. Animal-control officers and organizers of the nonprofit shelter say the plan will result in more animals being registered and vaccinated. It would also give the shelter more money to use for medical care, adoption and other programs.See the full content of this document
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A Leash On Licensing
Santa Fe County turned over its dog-licensing program to the shelter late last year, and now the city of Santa Fe is preparing to weigh the idea of having the shelter issue its licenses for both dogs and cats.
In the face of shrinking revenues, shelter leaders appro...See the full content of this document
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