The VVD made what was described as a final attempt on Thursday night to have an animal enclosure placed within the built-up area of Heemskerk. The party asked whether an exception could be made for the enclosure, particularly when a volunteer is on call to respond to an animal in distress.

The municipal executive had reportedly said a month earlier that the enclosure was too large and could not be placed within the built-up area under those circumstances. The latest account said the final attempt appeared to have succeeded, but provided no further details on the decision or its implementation.