Dogs
on the Loose?
Many Lake Tapps
area residents have reported an increase in dog misbehavior. Some
of the incidents are unleashed dogs, aggressive dogs who assault
walkers and bikers, and the ever-present piles of doggy doo-doo
on the ground. Please be a good neighbor and scoop your poop from
your pet. Unincorporated Pierce County does have, and does
enforce, a leash law.
To report violators
of this law, please call the Pierce County Humane Society at 253-383-2733
or visit their website at
http://www.thehumanesociety.org
Pierce County
Ordinance 6.03.040 states that:
It
is unlawful for the owner or other person having control of any
dog to allow such dog to chase, run after, or jump at vehicles lawfully
using the public road, street, avenues, alleys, and ways. Any such
dog may be seized and impounded.
6.03.070 It
is unlawful for the owner or other person having control of any
dog to allow such dog to frequently or habitually snarl at, growl
at, jump upon, or threaten persons upon the public sidewalks, roads,
streets, alleys or public places. Any such dog may be seized and
impounded.
6.03.090 Any
Public Disturbance Noise and Public Nuisance Noise is unlawful and
shall be enforced under the provisions of Chapter 8.72 PCC.
6.10.010 Unincorporated
Pierce County is hereby established as a Dog Control Zone.
6.03.080 It
is unlawful for the owner or other person having control or custody
of any animal to allow such animal to damage or destroy any property
or thing of value upon the private property of another, or upon
any public property. Any such animal may be seized and impounded.
Any violation of this Section is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty
of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000.00 fine.
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