If a dog is off of the owner's property, it must be kept under reasonable control, which is best achieved by keeping the dog on a leash. Yes, all dogs commonly known as a Pit Bulls are considered vicious under State law. These types of dogs must be confined in a locked fenced yard, a locked dog pen that has a top, or some other locked enclosure on the owner's property. A breed of dog commonly known as a Pit Bull is a dog that has all or many of the same physical characteristics as an American Pit Bull Terrier, an American Staffordshire Terrier, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier or an American Bulldog. Deputy Wardens with the Franklin County Department of Animal Control have been trained and are authorized to identify Pit Bull dogs.
Every attempt is made to try and reunite lost dogs with their owners.
After the waiting period, dogs are evaluated for adoption. The fees vary, depending on whether or not the dog was licensed, immunized against rabies, and whether the dog was already spayed or neutered. Yes, the Deputy Wardens with the Franklin County Department of Animal Control file approximately 5,000 charges against dog owners each year in Franklin County Municipal Court. There are always lots of wonderful dogs and puppies at the Animal Shelter who are awaiting a new home.