Sentences with phrase «about dog ordinances»

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Complaints about cruelty to animals and dog fighting have dropped significantly during the past year, and Lawrence Humane Society officials credit changes made to city ordinances.

The San Bernardino County ordinance said pit bull breeds account for about 20 percent of the dogs at animal shelters and are put down more often than any other breed.

There are about 110 ordinances across the country that prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats, said Humane Society spokeswoman Cheylin Parker.

SAFETY HARBOR — «A topic first brought to the commission by a concerned resident about a year ago was passed by the City Commission as a new ordinance Monday prohibiting the retail sale of cats and dogs within city limits.»

Learn more about breed specific legislation and the ordinance pertaining to dogs in Des Moines.

Does AVMA have any guidelines for basic education veterinarians should provide to new puppy / dog owners such as info on local dog ordinances, educating owners why dogs running loose are a problem, how to prevent unwanted litters (other than pushing for spay / neuter), laying out a sensible plan for routine healthcare for the next year or two and providing information about socialization and basic training such as sitting for greeting, crate training, getting the dog used to being handled and groomed etc.?

Grove City Council chambers were packed on Tuesday evening with sides for and against an ordinance putting restrictions on Petland and other new pet stores about future dog purchases.

The ordinance very much reflects the city and Skeldon's disproportionately high focus on «pit bulls» and ignoring all other breeds when it comes to public safety — even though «pit bulls» only make up about 7 % of the total dog bites in the Lucas County

Due to concerns about puppies coming from disreputable sources, some cities have banned the sale of dogs in pet stores, such as a recent ordinance passed in Los Angeles and others are considering it.

It's about time... and there's plenty of information here by the Canadians that can be used when helping communities avoid pit bull bans when non-breed specific dangerous dog ordinances are much more effective.

If you have questions about the ordinance for your existing dog, contact [phone].

We invite dog owners everywhere to join the cause: to educate the public about the benefits of training their dogs, about the need for reasonable dangerous dog laws and enforceable animal control ordinances.

Pereira also says the sign barring dogs should be replaced with signs about the pet - policing ordinance.

Orange County kills 10,811 dogs and cats each year but that number could be cut by more than a third if commissioners make widespread changes in their animal control department, a committee says.The group has recommended a new animal control ordinance that would allow animal control to handle pet adoptions and let workers ignore anonymous complaints about barking dogs and stray cats.

«I think we've got an ordinance now that gives our Animal Control officers the teeth they need,» Commission Chairman Welton Cadwell said.Barking dogs are what residents living in unincorporated areas of the county growl about most.

Check out our dog bite page to learn more about dog bite injury laws, including state laws and city ordinances that apply to dogs, dog owners, and victims of dog bites.