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Proposed Changes to Title 6 – Animals of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code

Please provide your feedback regarding the proposed changes to Title 6 – Animals of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code.

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185 registered responses


Tell us about yourself (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
I live in the City of Sunnyvale 94.1% 174
I work in the City of Sunnyvale 22.7% 42
I own a dog(s) 41.6% 77
I own a cat(s) 33.0% 61
I own a small animal, other than a dog or cat, e.g. rabbit, chicken, hamster, bird 12.4% 23
I am not a pet owner 25.4% 47

Do you support adding new, comprehensive requirements for the proper care and attention to animals such as food and feeding, water, veterinary treatment, exercise, and sanitation?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 58.9% 109
No 10.8% 20
I don’t know 30.3% 56

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Do you support increasing the maximum number of any combination of dogs and cats per household from three to four?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 62.7% 116
No 29.7% 55
I don’t know 7.6% 14

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Do you support limiting the number of litters from all dogs and cats per household to one per year to reduce the number of animals entering shelters and for population control?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 77.8% 144
No 10.8% 20
I don’t know 11.4% 21

Comments:

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40
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145

Do you support prohibiting the feeding of wild animals with limited exceptions i.e. bird feeders, lawful trapping?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 73.0% 135
No 17.3% 32
I don’t know 9.7% 18

Comments:

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The state requires that dogs be licensed and immunized against rabies in the municipality where they reside. Do you support requiring all veterinarians in the city to provide copies of current rabies immunization certificates for all dogs to Animal Control?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 57.1% 105
No 23.4% 43
I don’t know 19.6% 36

Comments:

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Do you support the following regulations in designated off leash dog parks? (check all that apply):

Response Percent Response Count
no animals other than dogs 62.1% 110
no person shall have more than two dogs 48.0% 85
dogs must be vaccinated and licensed in accordance with law 97.7% 173
no person under the age of 13 may be in charge of dogs 58.2% 103

Comments:

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Do you support broadening the section addressing nuisances by noisy dogs to nuisances by noisy animals (e.g. parrots)?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 62.7% 116
No 17.8% 33
I don’t know 19.5% 36

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Do you support requiring a dog to be spayed or neutered in order for a senior (65 and older) to qualify for a free dog license?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 72.8% 134
No 17.4% 32
I don’t know 9.8% 18

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Do you support prohibiting roosters over four months old? (Rooters often begin to crow around this age.)

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 54.1% 99
No 27.3% 50
I don’t know 18.6% 34

Comments:

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Do you support prohibiting livestock (e.g. horses, goats, pigs, sheep) in residential zoning districts?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 48.6% 89
No 35.5% 65
I don’t know 15.8% 29
Rachel Wolak inside Sunnyvale
September 1, 2019, 11:59 PM
  • Tell us about yourself (check all that apply)
    • I live in the City of Sunnyvale
    • I own a dog(s)
  • Do you support adding new, comprehensive requirements for the proper care and attention to animals such as food and feeding, water, veterinary treatment, exercise, and sanitation?
    • I don’t know
  • Comments:
    Yes, and by care I mean changing the current laws to allow citizens of Sunnyvale to provide daycare and petsitting services which are truly needed in the community.
  • Do you support increasing the maximum number of any combination of dogs and cats per household from three to four?
    • Yes
  • Comments:
    I think the amount of animals per household should increase - especially for petsitters who provide valuable services to people in the community. The visiting animals at a sitters' home should not count as their own pets.
  • Do you support limiting the number of litters from all dogs and cats per household to one per year to reduce the number of animals entering shelters and for population control?
    • Yes
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • Do you support prohibiting the feeding of wild animals with limited exceptions i.e. bird feeders, lawful trapping?
    • Yes
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • The state requires that dogs be licensed and immunized against rabies in the municipality where they reside. Do you support requiring all veterinarians in the city to provide copies of current rabies immunization certificates for all dogs to Animal Control?
    • I don’t know
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • Do you support the following regulations in designated off leash dog parks? (check all that apply):
    • no animals other than dogs
    • no person shall have more than two dogs
    • dogs must be vaccinated and licensed in accordance with law
    • no person under the age of 13 may be in charge of dogs
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • Do you support broadening the section addressing nuisances by noisy dogs to nuisances by noisy animals (e.g. parrots)?
    • Yes
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • Do you support requiring a dog to be spayed or neutered in order for a senior (65 and older) to qualify for a free dog license?
    • Yes
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • Do you support prohibiting roosters over four months old? (Rooters often begin to crow around this age.)
    • I don’t know
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • Do you support prohibiting livestock (e.g. horses, goats, pigs, sheep) in residential zoning districts?
    • Yes
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • Do you support limiting the number of small animals (e.g. rabbits, chickens) to no more than six per household?
    • No
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • Do you support prohibiting small animals within 20 feet of any inhabitable dwelling unit, other than that of the owner or custodian?
    • Yes
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • The current code requires a resident to exhibit their dog to an Animal Control officer as part of a dangerous or diseased animal investigation. Do you support broadening this section from exhibiting dogs only to any animal subject to an investigation?
    • Yes
  • Comments:
    No response.
  • What category best describes your age:
    • 18-29
  • Overall comments:

    Please consider updating laws to reflect the populations' current needs - dogsitters who operate legitimate businesses (with licenses) using sites like Rover and Wag! rely on watching other peoples' pets to make a living. If the animals don't cause a nuisance at someone's home, the number of dogs one sits shouldn't arbitrarily be set. This crackdown has affected an amazing, caring sitter who we trust with our dog more than we trust ourselves.

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