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Vicious Dogs to be monitored
By Leigh Kreimeier
Daily Leader
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 09:47 AM CST
Stuttgart, Ark. – Stuttgart Animal Control will be cracking down on vicious dogs. Although City Ordinance 1729 controlling dangerous dogs is already on the books, Stuttgart Animal Control Officer Jason Whiteside has received numerous complaints and observed several animal owners not controlling their animals according to city law.
While Whiteside has been advising owners of the law, many were not blatantly disregarding the law, just were unaware of the actual restrictions. He will now be taking this information to owners and allowing them 20 days to comply with Ordinance 1729, which was passed in December of 2004.
According to the ordinance, dangerous dogs include Staffordshire bull terrier, American pit bull terrier, American Stafforshite terrier or any dog that has the appearance or characteristics of the listed breeds. Also, any dog that bites or attempts to bite will be considered a dangerous breed of dog. Any breed of dog may be added to this list if deemed necessary.
Anyone having a vicious dog outside its kennel or pen will have to keep the animal on a heavily constructed leather leash or heavily-braided construction leash no longer than four feet, with a muzzle in place.
Dogs have to be kenneled or penned and cannot be chained to any inanimate object like a tree, post or building. The pen or kennel has to be securely enclosed and locked with a key. A porch does not count. The structure also has to have a secure bottom.
‘Beware of Dog’ signs have to be placed on the owners property and also on the kennel or pen where it can be easily read and seen. Permits with the city are also required that includes information such as:
• Photos of the animal
• a copy of the shots record
• rabies vaccination
• city license
• address of where the dog will be kept
• owners name and photo identification
The permits issued will set the owner back $25 an will have to be with the dog any time the animal is out in public. No one under 18 can handle the dog or anyone lacking the physical strength to handle the animal.
Failing to comply with this ordinance can land anyone a fine of no less than $200 and no more than $1,000 with possible jail time and removal of the animal. For a copy of this ordinance contact Stuttgart City Hall at (870) 673-3535 or for more information contact Whiteside at (870) at the Stuttgart Police Station at (870) 673-1414.
http://www.stuttgartdailyleader.com/news/x687821456/Vicious-Dogs-to-be-monitored
By Leigh Kreimeier
Daily Leader
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 09:47 AM CST
Stuttgart, Ark. – Stuttgart Animal Control will be cracking down on vicious dogs. Although City Ordinance 1729 controlling dangerous dogs is already on the books, Stuttgart Animal Control Officer Jason Whiteside has received numerous complaints and observed several animal owners not controlling their animals according to city law.
While Whiteside has been advising owners of the law, many were not blatantly disregarding the law, just were unaware of the actual restrictions. He will now be taking this information to owners and allowing them 20 days to comply with Ordinance 1729, which was passed in December of 2004.
According to the ordinance, dangerous dogs include Staffordshire bull terrier, American pit bull terrier, American Stafforshite terrier or any dog that has the appearance or characteristics of the listed breeds. Also, any dog that bites or attempts to bite will be considered a dangerous breed of dog. Any breed of dog may be added to this list if deemed necessary.
Anyone having a vicious dog outside its kennel or pen will have to keep the animal on a heavily constructed leather leash or heavily-braided construction leash no longer than four feet, with a muzzle in place.
Dogs have to be kenneled or penned and cannot be chained to any inanimate object like a tree, post or building. The pen or kennel has to be securely enclosed and locked with a key. A porch does not count. The structure also has to have a secure bottom.
‘Beware of Dog’ signs have to be placed on the owners property and also on the kennel or pen where it can be easily read and seen. Permits with the city are also required that includes information such as:
• Photos of the animal
• a copy of the shots record
• rabies vaccination
• city license
• address of where the dog will be kept
• owners name and photo identification
The permits issued will set the owner back $25 an will have to be with the dog any time the animal is out in public. No one under 18 can handle the dog or anyone lacking the physical strength to handle the animal.
Failing to comply with this ordinance can land anyone a fine of no less than $200 and no more than $1,000 with possible jail time and removal of the animal. For a copy of this ordinance contact Stuttgart City Hall at (870) 673-3535 or for more information contact Whiteside at (870) at the Stuttgart Police Station at (870) 673-1414.
http://www.stuttgartdailyleader.com/news/x687821456/Vicious-Dogs-to-be-monitored