A new effort is underway in Tempe to strengthen protections for animals and provide residents with clearer guidance on animal welfare.
The Tempe City Council has formed an Animal Welfare and Cruelty Subcommittee, aiming to address concerns ranging from feral cats and coyotes to caring for pets in Arizona’s extreme heat.
Councilmember Berdetta Hodge, who leads the subcommittee, says animal welfare is one of the top issues constituents bring to her office…