WHAT DO I DO ABOUT DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE?

First try talking to the owner of the dog(s). If the problem continues, contact Animal Control and report the problem. Dogs are prohibited from running at large without their county license tag and rabies vaccination tag fixed to a substantial collar secured around their neck. The Animal Control Officer is unable by law to take any action unless he witnesses the incident. Animal Control will attempt to resolve the situation using whatever legal remedies are available. Just because the officer cannot take immediate action, does not mean you cannot, you can make an application for the violation at the Magistrate’s Office.

CONFINEMENT PERIOD
NO DOGS MAY RUN AT LARGE ON THE WESTERN PART
OF THE COUNTY MARCH 1-15 (ANNUALLY)
(WEST OF RTE. 35, JERUSALEM PLANK ROAD)
NO DOGS MAY RUN AT LARGE ON THE EASTERN PART
OF THE COUNTY MARCH 16-31 (ANNUALLY)
(EAST OF RTE. 35, JERUSALEM PLANK ROAD)

WHAT IF MY DOG IS IMPOUNDED?

If the dog displays identification, the owner if possible will be contacted and made aware of the impoundment. If your dog is impounded you may redeem it from the animal shelter at 14493 Robinson Road. You must have your identification (i.e. driver’s license, state identification card), the dog’s current license receipt and Rabies vaccination certificate, the metal tags are not accepted. You will have to pay any impoundment fees incurred beginning the day it was impounded. If your dog does not have identification, law requires it be kept five (5) days. If the dog has not been claimed at the end of five (5) days it becomes the property of the county, and may be placed for adoption or otherwise disposed of. There is a impound fee of $10.00 and a boarding fee of $5.00 a day.