There are some town ordinances and state statutes that you should be aware of as a dog owner.  We have listed them here for your convenience.   Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with them... 

• State Statute 53-247

This statute says that you as a pet owner or keeper must provide food, water and shelter for your pet.  The animal must have shelter from the elements when left out of doors.  This rule also covers animals being left in vehicles.   Please do not take your pet where it will have to wait for you in your vehicle.   This is a DEFINITE health risk for an animal.  Violations carry a mandatory court appearance!

• State Statute 22-363

This statute says it is a violation for any dog to bark to excess OR to create a disturbance OR by such barking become an annoyance to any sick person residing in the area.  This circumstance could arise and become a problem if dogs are left out of doors when the owners are not at home to control them.  A violate of this statute carries a $60 fine for the first offence and a mandatory court appearance for each subsequent offense

• Statute 22-364

  This statute says that it's a violation for any dog to roam at large on any town property or the property of another.  A violation carries a $77 fine.

• Town Ordinance 10-8

This ordinance states that it is a violation for your pet to defecate on the property of another or any town property unless the owner  or keeper cleans up the feces.  A violation carries a $60 fine. 

Please call the Dog Warden at 645-5516 with questions about any of the above statues, ordinances, and corresponding fines.