The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Public Protection Committee is in the process of researching an ordinance that would require all dogs that are impounded be sterilized before they are returned to their owners, even on a first offense. This is unreasonable as even responsible owners can have an animal escape due to a mistake by a meter reader, gardener, friend or relative leaving a gate open. We agree that steps should be taken to address owners who habitually allow their animals to run at-large, but such a severe response is not justified by a single incident.
The animal services director is expected to report back to the committee sometime in January. Responsible dog owners are encouraged to contact their supervisors and oppose this one-strike policy.
What You Can Do
· Contact the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and ask them not to proceed in drafting an ordinance which mandates sterilization for a single impoundment.
District One Representative - John Gioia
Vice-Chair, Public Protection Committee
Phone: (510) 374-3231
Fax: (510) 374-3429
Contact Form
District Two Representative – Gayle Uilkema
Phone: (925) 335-1046 (24 hour voicemail)
FAX: (925) 335-1076
E-Mail: gayle@bos.cccounty.us
District Three Representative Mary Piepho
Ph: (925) 820-8683 - Danville
Ph: (925) 240-7260 – Brentwood
Email: dist3@bos.cccounty.us
District Four Representative – Susan Bonilla
Phone: 925-521-7100
Fax: 925-646-5202
Email: Dist4@bos.cccounty.us
District Five Representative – Federal Glover
Chair, Public Protection Committee
Phone: (925) 427-8138
Phone: (925) 634-5915
Fax: (925) 427-8142
Email: dist5@bos.cccounty.us
Mailing Address
County Administration Building
651 Pine Street
Martinez, CA 94553
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