AR-News: (US) Garrett animal law may take effect next week

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Most residents at public meeting opposed to updated feline licensing fees 
Jo Donaldson
Times-News Staffwriter 
OAKLAND — Changes to the new Garrett County Animal Control ordinance may 
become law Tuesday. The county commissioners left the record open for one more 
week after approximately 40 people attended Tuesday’s public hearing to discuss 
the changes. 
Most opposition was to the license fee for cats. Residents would have to pay 
$15 a year for a cat or dog license unless the pet is spayed or neutered, 
which would be a $3 fee. 
Natalie Newhall asked why people who are responsible for their cats should 
have to pay for those who are negligent and why a rabies tag is not used to 
identify owners. Pat Newhall asked how licensing would stop people from feeding 
feral cats. 



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