Commission Tails:
The Latest from SF Animal Control and Welfare
This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.
All About Coyotes: What We Know and Don’t Know
Coyotes are a hot topic in the Bay Area these days. You may have wondered, is it just me, or do there seem to be more coyotes than usual? Are they a serious danger or has that threat been exaggerated?
Summer in the City! Two Local Issues Heat Up
Regarding animals, there are two issues - one involving the San Francisco Zoo, the other the Chaparral Corporation - that have been particularly heartbreaking for many local residents.
Supporting the Animals Who Support Us
In San Francisco, only 21% of available rentals allow pets and statewide only 30% do. Given that 70% of people in California consider themselves pet owners, this is a major deficit.
Is It Time to Review Animal Guardian Requirements?
As commissioners, we consider every animal-related issue and communication that comes to our attention, not only through our own experiences, but also through the shared experiences of others.
Glue Trap Activism - At Home and Beyond
The proposed Glue Trap Prohibition Act, H.R. 7018, would ban the use and sale of glue traps nationally. But first, what are glue traps and what role does the Animal Commission play in supporting this ban?