Overcrowding and the need for more adoptions have long been trends at the city of Jacksonville’s Animal Care & Protective Services; however, there’s now hope that those lingering issues could change.
Jacksonville city councilman Raul Arias has now proposed a new city ordinance that would cut the mandatory holding period for stray animals or runaway pets from 6 days to 3 for ACPS.
“Most people reclaim their pets if their pet’s lost within 24 to 48 hours. So having that six-day straight hold is far too long,” ACPS Chief Michael Bricker explained to Action News Jax on Tuesday. “So they’re going to be ready and available for adoption within three days now.”…