The Ellis County Press: Animal control enforcement

Animal control enforcement
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Editor on 11/04/2008 19:23:00


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Animal control beefs up enforcement
MEGAN GRAY
_The Ellis County Press_
FERRIS - Misty Clark is loaded with new state laws designed to enforce animal
control ordinances.
The recently appointed officer who handles animal control for the City of
Ferris, Clark said she has been enforcing the Health and Safety Code Title 10,
Chapter 821 passed in September of last year for the "Unlawful restraint of a
dog."
I have been receiving several phone calls including the city of Dallas SPCA on
about people tying dogs up with chains," said Clark.
The code reads that any "restraint" means a chain, rope, tether, leash, cable or
other device that attaches a dog to a stationary object or trolley system.
If a person knowingly commits the offense and fails to comply within 24 hours of
the time the owner is provided with the statement they will be subject to a
Class C misdemeanor, in effect, a fine.