AUSTIN (KXAN) — There are several major items on Austin City Council’s agenda Thursday. Here’s some of what we’re watching.
Spaying pregnant animals at AAC
Austin leaders once again discussed whether or not to undo a city code that prohibits Austin’s city shelter from spaying a visibly pregnant animal (unless medically necessary) until rescue groups have had the chance to step in.
After the budget elements of that proposal were approved by city council earlier this year, the actual code change was taken up Thursday — and it got pushback from animal advocacy groups like Austin Pets Alive!.
We told you previously the resolution would amend city code to “allow for veterinarians employed by the City to spay and neuter all animals owned by the City without delay or notification,” according to the agenda item. It would also “restore veterinary decision-making regarding spaying and neutering animals owned by the City.”…