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Commission of Animal Control and Welfare
Considered/Addressed Issues
The commission has jurisdiction to address issues of animal abuse, cruelty, nuisance or any conditions that may directly or indirectly affect animals. The Commission's work focuses on the great variety of animals such as companion animals, wild animals, reptiles, birds, animals bred for human consumption, etc.
A few of the issues that have been addressed by the Commission include:
The commission has jurisdiction to address issues of animal abuse, cruelty, nuisance or any conditions that may directly or indirectly affect animals. The Commission's work focuses on the great variety of animals such as companion animals, wild animals, reptiles, birds, animals bred for human consumption, etc.
A few of the issues that have been addressed by the Commission include:
- Feral cat management
- Animal protection in domestic violence situations
- Cat dumping
- African Clawed Frogs in Golden Gate Park ponds
- Incentive opportunities for pet-friendly landlords
- Rabbit coursing
- Spay/Neuter legislation possibilities
- Prospects for expanding Fish & Game's representation in SF
- Removal of elephants from the SF Zoo
- Banning the sale of foie gras
- Owner/guardian language
- Pets riding on MUNI
- Banning the sale of fur
- Recreation & Park Department's Dog Policy
- Humane treatment for UCSF laboratory animals
- Live animal markets
- Cat declawing
- Bite-and-run legislation
- Responsible and humane care for outdoor dogs
As an advisory body, the Commission makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding animal issues. The Board is responsible for all policy decisions and development.
Insight and announcements provided by community members aids the Commission in its work. Public participation and input at meetings are welcome. Community members may also influence public policy by writing and/or calling their Supervisors and providing further representation of the importance of the issues and circumstances facing animals in our community.
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