All,
Good
afternoon and I hope everyone had a great Christmas. May the New Year
bring good health and financial well being to all Blue Angel Lake members
and neighbors. Two items of great concern has been brought to my
attention. It seems that a couple of our neighbors were bitten by a dog
or dogs owned by another neighbor. Also, some dog owners are not curbing
their animals by picking up their feces. We all should be respectful of
our neighbors property, our common areas, and the street. Article VII Section 6.
In part states that all pets must be contained on the owner’s property
or on a leash. Those of us who own pets need to prevent them from
running loose, biting others, and pick up their feces.
Thank you all and lets have a great 2018.
Michael (Mike) Clarke
Current Hoa President
Escambia County pet ordinance: https://myescambia.com/our-services/animal-services/educational-information
Be a Responsible Pet Owner
Animal control means protecting:
- PETS and WILD ANIMALS ...from the many dangers they face in the wild and on the streets.
- PEOPLE AND PROPERTY ...from the dangers and nuisance of roaming, uncontrolled animals.
Violations of animal ordinances can result in impoundment of your pet and a fine to you, as the owner, plus mandatory court appearances in certain circumstances.
These
laws protect pets from injury and possible mistreatment, as well as
protect citizens from the many problems caused by straying animals, such
as bites, traffic accidents, soiled lawns and scattered trash.
Animal Control Laws: Did You Know?
Tethering
It
is unlawful for any animal under the age of 6 months to be tied,
chained or tethered outdoors. Animals over 6 months of age can be
tethered providing all of the requirements of the county ordinance
regarding tethering are met.
It
shall be unlawful for any owner or person in possession of an animal
and who confines the animal outdoors on private property to tie, chain
or otherwise tether an animal that is over the age of six months except
when the following conditions are met:
- The animal is in the visual range of the responsible party or the responsible party is located outdoors with the animal;
- The tether shall:
- Be a minimum of 10 feet in length or at least five times the length of the animal
- Terminate at both ends with a swivel
- Not weigh more than 1/16 of the animal's weight
- Be fastened on one end to an overhead pulley/running line
- The overhead pulley/running line shall:
- Be at least 15 feet in length
- Be no less than 5 feet above the ground
- Be secured on each end to a fixed location
- The tether must be fastened on one end to a properly fitting body harness or buckle-type collar made of nylon or leather.
- The tether shall be free from entanglement or other obstructions at all times.
- The animal shall have access to potable water, shelter and dry ground at all times.
- An animal shall not be tethered while sick, injured or in distress.
- An animal shall not be tethered outside during a period of extreme weather, including, but not limited to, tornadoes, tropical storms or hurricanes.
- Multiple animals must be tethered separately.
Sec. 10-16. - Cruelty to animals.
Rabies Vaccinations
Escambia
County residents are required to have any dogs, cats and ferrets 4
months or older vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
These animals must be re-vaccinated 12 months after the initial
vaccination. Thereafter, the vaccinations shall conform to the vaccine
manufacturer’s directions.
County License
Owners
of all dogs, cats and ferrets are required to purchase an Escambia
County animal license. Proof of rabies vaccination is required to obtain
a county license. A metal numbered tag is issued with each license and
must be worn by the animal at all times. County Animal license is valid
for one year from date of rabies vaccination. In the event of a
three-year rabies vaccination, the owner still must renew the license
annually.
Sec. 10-8. - Vaccination of animals required
Leash Laws
Owned
animals are not permitted to roam freely on any private or public
property in Escambia County without consent of the owner or lessee. The
animal must be under direct control of the owner when off of the animal
owner’s property.
Sec. 10-12. - Direct control.
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