Kennel Dig Guard Stakeholder Engagement
Kennel Dig Guard Stakeholder Engagement
On August 28, 2025, the Austin City Council passed Resolution 20250828-096. This resolution aims to improve the safety and welfare of animals at dog boarding facilities.
Austin Development Services invites community members to share their feedback and discuss potential updates to the City Code for dog boarding facilities. The updates currently proposed would require safety features, such as dig guards, in new boarding facilities to help prevent dogs from escaping safe enclosures. The goal is to keep dogs safe, protect the public, and support responsible pet care. Your feedback will be considered in crafting our recommendations to Council.
Join us during our two feedback sessions:
In-Person - Kennel Dig Guard Stakeholder Engagement
Virtual - Kennel Dig Guard Stakeholder Engagement
Visit this link to register for the virtual session.
Please contact DSDCommunications@AustinTexas.gov with questions.
View Resolution 20250828-096 below in the Documents Section.
Documents
Watch the video below to learn more about the background of the resolution, proposed recommendations, and feedback from the community.