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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLeash Law 021005A IT Pet Own r 'y Reminded Of' Leash Law College Station Police Chief M e l v i n H. Luedeke has reminded pet owners that the leash law is still in effect in that city. Th a ordinance prohibits owners from allowing their animals to run loose on the streets and provides a fine of up to $200 upon conviction. Owners may redeem im- pounded animals by presenting a valid vaccination certificate, buying a license and paying the. pound fee. Chief Luedeke noted the police department has received many complaints during the past several months about loose dogs overturning garbage cans, digging up flower beds and harrassing school children. "Two weeks ago," he said, "a large dog attacked a small boy on his way to school. The boy was forced to the ground and bitten about the body. This incident could have resulted in serious and permanent injury if neighbors had not assisted the boy." Luedeke said he was aware many dog owners turn their pets loose after 5 p.m. To cope with these cases, he said, the city has obtain large cages to trap - unharmed - dogs which are allowed to roam at night. A kr Pet Ow7nr-s Reminded Of Leash Law College Station Police Chief Melvin H. Luedeke has reminded pet owners that the leash law is still in effect in that city. Th a ordinance prohibits owners from allowing their animals to run loose on the streets and provides a fine of up to $200 upon conviction. Owners may redeem im- pounded animals by presenting a valid vaccination certificate, buying a license and paying the pound fee. Chief Luedeke noted the police department has rereived many complaints during the past several months about loose dogs overturning garbage cans, digging up flower beds and harrassing school children. "Two weeks ago," he said, "a large dog attacked a small boy on his way to school. The boy was forced to the ground and bitten about the body. This incident could have resulted in serious and permanent injury if neighbors had not assisted the boy." Luedeke said he was aware many dog owners turn their pets loose after 5 p.m. To cojpe with these cases, he said, the city has obtain large cages to trap - unharmed - dogs which are allowed to roam at night.