County Readies Ordinance To Regulate Exotic Animals

The rough draft of an ordinance aimed at regulating ownership and care of exotic animals in unincorporated areas of Spokane County is available for public review.

Copies of the “Inherently Dangerous Mammal and Reptile Ordinance” are available at the county animal shelter, 2521 N. Flora.

The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.

The law proposes licensing requirements and enforcement provisions for non-domestic dogs and cats, bears, venomous and constricting snakes, crocodiles and alligators. It would ban primates.

Owners of existing exotic animals would not be required to meet all of the criteria.

Written comments should be sent to Nancy Sattin, Spokane County animal control director, 2521 N. Flora, Spokane 99216. Deadline is July 31.

, DataTimes