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Homeowners of Wellington Ridge need
to be advised of the persisting problems with dogs running loose and
violating private property. In order for these issues to be
resolved, the community must report violators when they see a dog
running loose by having a name or address.
An issue with burnt dog waste
left on porches reportedly by teenagers in the community has
continued and will not be tolerated any longer. The local
authorities have been called and will continue to be involved.
Unincorporated Pierce
County does have, and does enforce, a leash law. To report violators of
this law, please call the Pierce County Animal Control Office at
253-798-7387
To contact the Peninsula
Detachment of the Pierce County Sheriff, call 253-798-4941
6.03.010 Animals at
Large on Public Grounds.
It is unlawful for the owner or person having control or custody of any
animal to allow such animal to be at large in any park, or to enter any
public beach, pond, fountain, or stream therein, or upon any public
playground or school ground or in any public building. Any animal
entering or trespassing upon such property may be seized and impounded.
6.03.020 Animals at
Large on Private Property.
It is unlawful for the owner or person having control or custody of any
animal to allow such animal to enter or trespass upon private property
without the express permission of the owner or caretaker of such
property. Any such animal may be seized and impounded.
6.03.050 Dogs Jumping
and/or Threatening Pedestrians.
It is unlawful for the owner or other person having control of any dog
to allow such dog to frequently or habitually snarl at, growl at, jump
upon, or threaten persons upon the public sidewalks, roads, streets,
alleys, or public places. Any such dog may be seized and impounded.
6.03.070 Animals
Injuring Humans, Domestic Animals, or Livestock - Gross Misdemeanor.
It is unlawful for the owner or other person having control or custody
of any animal to allow such animal to cause injury to a human, domestic
animal, or livestock which is acting in a lawful manner. Any such animal
may be seized and impounded. Any violation of this Section is a gross
misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 365 days in jail and/or a
$5,000.00 fine.
6.03.080 Animals
Injuring Private and Public Property - Misdemeanor.
It is unlawful for the owner or other person having control or custody
of any animal to allow such animal to damage or destroy any property or
thing of value upon the private property of another, or upon any public
property. Any such animal may be seized and impounded. Any violation of
this Section is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail
and/or a $1,000.00 fine.
6.03.090 Public
Disturbance Noise and Public Nuisance Noise Made by an Animal.
Any Public Disturbance Noise and Public Nuisance Noise is unlawful and
shall be enforced under the provisions of Chapter 8.72 PCC.
6.10.010
Unincorporated Pierce County is hereby established as a Dog Control
Zone.
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