Source: https://www.cityofalbany.net/departments/police/programs/animal-control
Timestamp: 2019-04-24 18:24:37+00:00

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Animal control services of the Albany Police Department include response to reports of violations of the Albany Municipal Code (AMC) in regard to the keeping of dogs, cats, other domestic animals, animals running at large, and cruelty to animals.
AMC 6.04.015 Number of dogs permitted.
No person, family or business shall keep more than two dogs past the age of six months on any property within the City except within a kennel which has been approved in accordance with the City of Albany Development Code regulations. (Ord. 4557 § 1, 1983).
AMC 6.04.020 Dog at large.
When any dog is found running at large in the City, a police officer or dog control officer shall impound it or cite the owner or keeper into court or may do both. It shall be unlawful for a dog to run at large or be permitted to run at large. "At large" shall mean off the premises of the owner or the person having the control, custody, or possession of the dog, while the dog is not under complete control of the owner or such person by a leash or chain not exceeding 10 feet in length, but the use of such leash or chain shall not be required when said dog is in a motor vehicle. (Ord. 4557 § 2, 1983).
AMC 6.04170 Public nuisance – Designated.
(8) Any dog, except for a Seeing Eye dog whose owner is legally blind, which deposits solid waste matter on any improved property, including public parks and school grounds, other than that of the dog owner. It shall be a defense to this section that the dog owner immediately removes the solid waste. (Ord. 5026 §1,1993; Ord. 4840 §1,1988 Ord. 4557 § 5, 1983).
AMC 6.10.040 Public nuisance – Designated.
(1) The number of animals maintained on any premises is found to exceed the number allowed by this chapter.
(2) Any animal or group of animals, which make loud or frequent noises, disruptful of any person's comfort or repose.
(3) Any animal or group of animals, which through accumulated waste or other reason, causes offensive odors detectable from any right-of-way or adjoining property.
(4) Any animal, which when unprovoked, bites, kicks, scratches, or otherwise threatens the safety of any person.
(5) Any animal which habitually escapes from confinement and trespasses on public or private property. Trespass of more than two occasions shall be considered habitual under the meaning of this section.
(6) Any animal, which is, found running at large as defined by Section 6.12.010 of this code. (Ord. 4713 § 2, 1986; Ord. 4558 § 1, 1983).
Dogs can be a lot of fun. But dogs, like all animals, can bite. Dog bite victims requiring medical attention in the United States number 500,000 to 1 million annually. Countless more bites go unreported and untreated. On average, about a dozen people die each year from dog bites. Even a dog you know, or a dog that seems friendly, can bite.
Children are often the victims of dog bites often they don’t know that dogs can attack. Dogs can also reach children’s faces easily, so the risk for serious injury is greater.
A dog that is in pain is more likely to lash out even at its owner.
Dogs, like people don’t like to be teased. They may respond aggressively.
Dogs can get overexcited while playing rough or rowdy games.
Dogs can get aggressive to protect their puppies.
Pull away from someone trying to pet it.
Stiffen its body and raise its fur.
Don’t run, the dog may think you’re playing and chase you.
Put something between you and the dog.
Don’t stare into the dog’s eyes. Dogs will see this as a challenge.
Don’t scream instead say no. Stay calm.
If you fall or are knocked to the ground, curl up in a ball. Put your hands over your head and neck.
Tell an adult after being attacked. Adults should report attacks to the local animal control agency.
Stay away from strange or stray dogs.
Tell an adult if there’s a strange or stray dog in the neighborhood.
Avoid going too close to a dog tied in a yard.
Get an adult if a dog is hurt.
The dog’s owner says it’s ok.
The dog acts in a friendly, gentle way.
Its owner restrains the dog.

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