Animal Control Board

City of Reading
Animal Control Board
Agenda
September 16, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Virtually

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The mission of the Animal Control Board is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Reading and to ensure the humane treatment of animals by regulating the care and control of animals within the City.
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I. Call to Order

II. Public Comment
Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The comment received will be read into the record. Public comment can also be provided during the public comment section of the meeting by registering before 3 pm the day of the meeting at the email above.

III. Approval of Minutes – June 17, 2026

IV. Animal Control Agency Report

V. Permit Applications
None

VI. Old Business
1.1136 Perkiomen Ave - 6 or more dogs / cats – possible breeding operation

2.Homeless Encampment Animal Care Concerns

3.1023 Douglass St – 6 or more dogs / cats

4.269 Linden St – keeping agricultural animals – geese

5.411 Church St – 6 or more dogs / cats

6.1307 Cotton St – neighborhood cats

7.1012 N 4th St – keeping agricultural animals - goats

VII. New Business
1.1733 Pear St – 6 or more dogs / cats - permit expired

2.242 Linden St – 6 or more dogs / cats

3.161 W Greenwich St – 6 or more dogs / cats

VIII. Next Meeting Date – as needed