The debate was put on the agenda by D66 councilor Nadia Stylianou, herself the owner of a four-legged friend, the dachshund Lou. She wrote a piece that should serve as a basis for the debate. “A dog is not only a companion animal within the family, but also an important link in broader society,” her document reads. “Dog ownership promotes social interaction; people come into contact with each other more quickly when walking their dogs, which contributes to social cohesion in neighborhoods.”
D66 wants less dog tax and dog daycare for working owners in Utrecht
