Cat licensing ordinance rejected
Summary
The city's animal ordinance exempts cats from at-large rules, and residents are frustrated with feral cat populations — enough that the city is apparently 'TikTok famous' over it. Council wants staff to look at Long Beach's cat ordinance and consider microchip requirements instead of license fees.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Dog licenses bring in very little revenue, and the microchip budget runs about $1,500 a year.
Residents tired of feral cats and loose dogs could see stronger enforcement tools.
Pet owners could face new licensing or microchip requirements and costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — July 7, 2026
The council considered requiring cats over four months to wear a tag or carry a microchip, at $15.56 a year — same as dogs. Critics said responsible owners will comply anyway and it won't help recover vet costs for stray cats, and it failed 3-2. So no cat licenses in Lemoore.
City Council — February 17, 2026
The city's animal ordinance exempts cats from at-large rules, and residents are frustrated with feral cat populations — enough that the city is apparently 'TikTok famous' over it. Council wants staff to look at Long Beach's cat ordinance and consider microchip requirements instead of license fees.
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