New Ordinance In Amarillo On Microchipping Pets Passes First Reading

More change is coming at the embattled Amarillo Animal Control & Welfare.

The Amarillo city council has been working diligently to resolve many issues at Amarillo Animal Control & Welfare.  They had a meeting yesterday on a new ordinance that addresses one issue facing the department.

The new ordinance would require microchipping of impounded or adopted dogs.  The ordinance passed on it's first reading 5-0.  The ordinance was recommended by the Animal Welfare & Management board.