Committee nearing end of quest to put more "teeth' in animal ordinance

June 14, 2011 at 8:22 a.m. | Updated June 14, 2011 at 8:22 a.m.

Amanda Hartzell, shelter attendant, takes a boxer-mix outside for some exercise on Monday at Garrett, the city's animal shelter. During tonight's council meeting, the city's dog committee will present some recommendations to Fulton City Council for amending the animal control ordinance.
Amanda Hartzell, shelter attendant, takes a boxer-mix outside for some exercise on Monday at Garrett, the city's animal shelter. During tonight's council meeting, the city's dog committee will present some recommendations to Fulton City Council for amending the animal control ordinance.

After weeks of meetings and in-depth discussions, Fulton's dog committee is nearing the end of its quest to strengthen the city's animal control ordinance.

The committee will present the third draft of a new Chapter 14 for the Code of the City of Fulton during the work session preceding tonight's city council meeting. The work session starts at 6:30 p.m.

To help the tornado-stricken people of Dumas and surroundings, donations can be made to the Delta Area Disaster Relief Fund, care of the Delta Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 894, Dumas, AR, 71639, or through the Arkansas Community Foundation, 700 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR, 72202.