1. Animal Control laws

2. GOALS IDENTIFIED BY THE BOC
Proactive on certain dogs
Allow 3 year tag with mandatory collection
Stop overbreeding of dogs and cats

3. Unless there is an IGA County governs unincorporated area
Municipalities inside city limits

4. What general law controls
No dumping dead dogs on another’s property or public property
No abandoning dogs
Owners and custodians are responsible for damages caused by dogs
No allowing dog in heat to roam

5. Dogs are protected! No cruel acts If must be put down, done humanely
May protect humans against attack
Don’t take someone elses dog by removing tag or collar
IT’S A CRIME! Cruelty, dog fighting, other malicious acts are state crimes

6. Dangerous Dogs are Cause substantial harm or injury
Aggressively attacks in threatening manner
Kills another pet
May be immediately impounded pending hearing

7. Vicious Dogs Inflict serious injury to a person
May be immediately impounded pending hearing

8. Dangerous and Vicious Dogs
Owner receives notice within 72 hours
Notice includes bad act; hearing date; appellate rights
Owner can request hearing
Hearing happens within 30 days
Within 10 days after hearing, written ruling
Judicial review with Probate Court is final decision

9. Classified dogs must have..
Non transferrable registration that is annually renewed
Enclosure designed to securely confine dog
Visible warning sides at abode
Microchip for ID
General liability insurance
No other classified dogs

10. Felons further restricted..
Serious violent felony
Prior dog fighting
Drug charges for 2 years after sentence

11. Owners of classified dogs..
Can’t transfer, sell or donate to private party
Can’t move from one jurisdiction to another without notice in 10 days
Must report dog lost or on loose

12. Animal services can Immediately impound dog in violation
Make owner pay costs
Humanely euthanize dog if non compliant for 14 days

13. That is all state law….
BOC decides:

14. New ordinance tougher in areas of concern
State law is reactive and Chatham County wants to be proactive

15. Changes to ordinance include
Removed everything outlined before this
Establish Animal Control Board
Invitation to municipalities to join
More stringent regulation of classified dogs
Stop indiscriminate breeding within the community

16. Specifics.. 3 year registration and tag with fee
Menacing dogs found at large, must spay/neuter and microchip before return
Superbreeder fee: Not AKC = graduate $250 fine and goes up!
Service Dogs defines; no faking it
Emotional Support dogs trained and proof provided
Discretion to prevent attacks

17. Staff recommends
1st reading
Public Forum
2nd reading/adoption