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Dangerous dogs could cost you a
pretty penny
July 26, 2007 07:06 PM CDT
A Tri-State county puts a legal leash on dangerous dogs. A new ordinance
makes it more expensive to own pit bulls and wolf hybrid dogs.
It's common for the Union County dog warden to chase after strays,
but now he's cracking down on certain
breeds, specifically pit bulls and wolf hybrids.
It's a part of the county's new vicious dog ordinance. The Union County
Fiscal Court got the idea from other Kentucky counties with pit bull
problems.
Even though there have been only a few incidents..the court wanted to
keep the dog problem from getting out of hand.
Instead of the normal $5, owners of pit bulls and wolf hybrids are now
required to pay $50 for registration and provide two pictures of the pet
so the warden can easily identify the dog should there be a problem.
Judge Excutive, Jody Jenkins, says the programs give authorities an
advantage, "It would be an advantage for police officers, mail carriers,
meter readers people that have jobs that are on foot walking in
neighborhoods where there are vicious dogs."
The dog warden has been busy looking for these unregistered animals.
Police have already laid down the law.
Violators of the ordinance face a fine of up to $200, and possible jail
time. The judge executive says it's a simple ordinance to follow and one
which could save lives. The ordinance also prohibits the breeding of
vicious dogs.
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