Dogs on the Loose?
Many Driftwood Point
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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