Councilmember Brian Giles, District 7, requested to discuss the possibility of not allowing cats to be declawed by veterinarians in the city limits. Please follow the timeline below to help you better follow this discussion. 

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Public Informational Meeting : 9-11-23

On Tuesday, September 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., the Marshfield Common Council will receive public input in the Council Chambers at City Hall on a proposal to ban the practice of declawing cats within the city of Marshfield.  This will occur at the beginning of that evening’s regular Council meeting, and those wishing to comment will have up to 5 minutes to share their views on this subject. 
 

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Survey results: 8-22-23

The Common Council received a report on the survey results regarding cat declawing and possible next steps. 

Video of Council discussion:

https://www.youtube.com/live/UjCWmht9pCE?si=rzklM7fgxKwLfPP9&t=4439

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Common Council invites speaker on cat declawing:7-11-23

Presentation/additional discussion on cat declawing. Introduced by Brian Giles, District 7 Alderperson; Presented by Jennifer Conrad, Director of the Paw Project.

Video of presentation by Jennifer Conrad:

https://www.youtube.com/live/StWjNLD3dpI?si=v9B-yPC7Hv277LYP&t=2215

 

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Request to discuss cat declawing: 6-13-23

Request to discuss a possible ordinance prohibiting declawing cats. Presented by Brian Giles, Councilperson District #7).

Recommended Action: Discretion of the Council

Video of Council discussion:

https://www.youtube.com/live/I5-xns0BfxE?si=OdXb388HQiwchXP_&t=6027