Animal Control Procedures Reiterated

LOGOIn response to a recent animal attack, Alachua County Animal Services is taking this opportunity to reiterate its procedures concerning off leash, off property, aggressive dogs.

When Animal Services is notified by law enforcement, 911 dispatch, or a citizen, that a dog has gotten off its property and acted aggressively towards a person or a companion animal, an Animal Services Officer will respond. This response will occur 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If the investigation reveals the complaints are credible, and there are legitimate concerns about the dog owner’s ability to prevent future similar occurrences, the animal will be impounded in the interest of public safety until proper disposition of the case and/or correction of the outstanding deficiencies.

If citations are warranted, the penalty for failure to physically control your dog is $250 for the first offense and $500 for the second offense.

For more information, contact the Alachua County Communications Office at 352-264-6979.

Related News

Big: Culture and Arts Festival co-founder Laila Fakhoury

Big: Culture & Arts Festival Co-founder Laila Fakhoury on Alachua County Talks

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

equipment rodeo

Alachua County Public Works Hosts Regional Heavy Equipment ROADeo

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

Cuscowilla Summer Day Camps

Cuscowilla Day Camp Open House

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

recycle and reuse

Community Reuse & Recycle Day

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed porttitor tempor posuere. Etiam eu suscipit tellus.

Read All About It: Alachua County News and Updates

Keep up-to-date with all news and developments in your community, delivered to your inbox.

Subscribe