plumie
12-22-2008, 05:16 PM
SUGARLAND, TX
City approves changes to address pet waste, dangerous dogs
If you're a pet owner, specifically an owner of dogs, you should be aware that the city has made several changes that could affect you.
Based on resident feedback, changes in state law, and recommendations, City Council recently approved changes to an ordinance outlining specific requirements for animal behavior. And the owner is responsible for their pet's actions.
Do you take your dog for a walk often around your neighborhood? Well, if your pooch takes a pit-stop and leaves behind an unwelcome present in a neighbor's yard, you need to pick it up. According to the ordinance, residents are now required to pick up their pets' waste if dropped on a neighbor's lawn or other private property.
Owners who fail to remove their pets' waste could face a city fine. The problem of leaving behind pet waste has been a problem in the city, officials say, and citizens have let city officials know there needs to be a change. Leaving behind waste is a health hazard not to mention an unsightly mess.
Another change focuses on dangerous or aggressive dogs, which the city's Animal Services department considers to be dogs who make unprovoked attacks in any place other than an enclosure that the dog is in, and if that dog causes bodily injury or if that dog could cause injury. If you're the owner of a dog considered to be dangerous, you must pay an annual registration fee of $100 and will also be required to obtain $100,000 in liability insurance. Wow!
Now, no specific breeds are mentioned as "dangerous dogs" but if you are the owner of such a dog your pet must be restrained at all times and wear a dangerous dog collar (maybe so other pets know who the alpha dog on the block is?) Seriously, though, these animals can pose a threat to the elderly and small children, not to mention other animals, so owners of dangerous dogs must have a sign on their property letting know their dog is there.
Finally, any unattended dogs that are secured outside of your home must be on a running or trolley line without pinch, prong and choke colleges to ensure dogs don't choke themselves while their owner is away from home.
too bad I dont live in Surgarland. That would be so great in my neighboorhood.:mad:
City approves changes to address pet waste, dangerous dogs
If you're a pet owner, specifically an owner of dogs, you should be aware that the city has made several changes that could affect you.
Based on resident feedback, changes in state law, and recommendations, City Council recently approved changes to an ordinance outlining specific requirements for animal behavior. And the owner is responsible for their pet's actions.
Do you take your dog for a walk often around your neighborhood? Well, if your pooch takes a pit-stop and leaves behind an unwelcome present in a neighbor's yard, you need to pick it up. According to the ordinance, residents are now required to pick up their pets' waste if dropped on a neighbor's lawn or other private property.
Owners who fail to remove their pets' waste could face a city fine. The problem of leaving behind pet waste has been a problem in the city, officials say, and citizens have let city officials know there needs to be a change. Leaving behind waste is a health hazard not to mention an unsightly mess.
Another change focuses on dangerous or aggressive dogs, which the city's Animal Services department considers to be dogs who make unprovoked attacks in any place other than an enclosure that the dog is in, and if that dog causes bodily injury or if that dog could cause injury. If you're the owner of a dog considered to be dangerous, you must pay an annual registration fee of $100 and will also be required to obtain $100,000 in liability insurance. Wow!
Now, no specific breeds are mentioned as "dangerous dogs" but if you are the owner of such a dog your pet must be restrained at all times and wear a dangerous dog collar (maybe so other pets know who the alpha dog on the block is?) Seriously, though, these animals can pose a threat to the elderly and small children, not to mention other animals, so owners of dangerous dogs must have a sign on their property letting know their dog is there.
Finally, any unattended dogs that are secured outside of your home must be on a running or trolley line without pinch, prong and choke colleges to ensure dogs don't choke themselves while their owner is away from home.
too bad I dont live in Surgarland. That would be so great in my neighboorhood.:mad: