Post by Shadowlands on Aug 12, 2011 17:39:27 GMT -5
What is the best way to deal with vicious dogs?
Jackson County, other
communities, try to tackle problem Published: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 1:20
PM By *Holly Klaft | Jackson Citizen Patriot *The Jackson Citizen Patriot
Jackson County isn’t alone in its efforts to put a shorter leash on
irresponsible pet owners.
The county Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a first reading *of a
series of fines that animal owners could be slapped with* if they fail to
license their dog or let their livestock run loose. Owners also could be
charged if their pet is considered a nuisance or acts aggressive. It will
take effect after commissioners approve a second reading.
There could be more severe penalties than the fines, which would range from
$25 to $300, for serious incidents, such as a 2010 dog attack that
*hospitalized a 6-year-old Blackman Township girl*. The owners of the animals that
attacked her are facing felony charges.
Communities across the state and lawmakers in Lansing are also pursuing
possible solutions for dealing with problem animals and dog attacks.
A Grosse Pointe lawmaker earlier this month introduced *a bill* that
would *make it illegal to own pit bulls*, or dogs with pit bull-like characteristics,
within a decade of the law’s approval.
Legislator’s think the law is unlikely to pass, but local governments
leaders are taking their own steps to clamp down on dangerous dogs.
The Saginaw City Council on Monday *passed a dangerous dog ordinance* that
would require owners of certain breeds to pay a $20 fee to register their
dogs and post a “dog on premises” sign at their homes. The dogs also must be
kept on a leash or within a 4-foot-high fenced area or kennel.
This certainly won’t be the end of the issue in Jackson or elsewhere.
Jackson County officials said they *cannot ban certain breeds*. The county
board repealed a previous measure that would have required owners of dogs
deemed dangerous to carry $100,000 in liability insurance.
Who do you think has the right answer to controlling dangerous animals?
www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index ... ution.html
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Jackson County, other
communities, try to tackle problem Published: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 1:20
PM By *Holly Klaft | Jackson Citizen Patriot *The Jackson Citizen Patriot
Jackson County isn’t alone in its efforts to put a shorter leash on
irresponsible pet owners.
The county Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a first reading *of a
series of fines that animal owners could be slapped with* if they fail to
license their dog or let their livestock run loose. Owners also could be
charged if their pet is considered a nuisance or acts aggressive. It will
take effect after commissioners approve a second reading.
There could be more severe penalties than the fines, which would range from
$25 to $300, for serious incidents, such as a 2010 dog attack that
*hospitalized a 6-year-old Blackman Township girl*. The owners of the animals that
attacked her are facing felony charges.
Communities across the state and lawmakers in Lansing are also pursuing
possible solutions for dealing with problem animals and dog attacks.
A Grosse Pointe lawmaker earlier this month introduced *a bill* that
would *make it illegal to own pit bulls*, or dogs with pit bull-like characteristics,
within a decade of the law’s approval.
Legislator’s think the law is unlikely to pass, but local governments
leaders are taking their own steps to clamp down on dangerous dogs.
The Saginaw City Council on Monday *passed a dangerous dog ordinance* that
would require owners of certain breeds to pay a $20 fee to register their
dogs and post a “dog on premises” sign at their homes. The dogs also must be
kept on a leash or within a 4-foot-high fenced area or kennel.
This certainly won’t be the end of the issue in Jackson or elsewhere.
Jackson County officials said they *cannot ban certain breeds*. The county
board repealed a previous measure that would have required owners of dogs
deemed dangerous to carry $100,000 in liability insurance.
Who do you think has the right answer to controlling dangerous animals?
www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index ... ution.html
Dobs4ever - Dobermans RULE!!
jbarsdobies.com Blog: dobes4ever.blogspot.com/
