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Information for Dog Owners in Arvada
While
relocating there are certain things that we do not often take
into account. How is the move going to affect the four legged
members of the family? What are the responsibilities and the
city bylaws for dog owners in the area? Here are some tips and
tricks that talk about the prospects of owning a dog in Arvada.
The city of
Arvada does not tolerate excessive barking dogs within the urban
area. The process begins when the dog owner is warned of the
barking dog with a verbal or a written warning. A ticket will
only be issued should there be two witnesses, from two different
households affected by the barking – and are willing to form a
complaint.
People
within the city are encouraged to try and work it out amongst
themselves before filing a complaint with the city. This
promotes closer communities and saves time of public officials.
Pet owners should keep in mind that it is unlawful for dogs to
be yelping, barking or whining constantly and creating a
disturbance within the community. It is a process that requires
the information of the household where the dog resides, the name
of the pet owner, a description of the animal and the date and
time when the offenses occurred.
If there is
a problem with a dog barking in the community and the individual
does not feel comfortable speaking with the neighbor than they
can contact the Animal control and request that a letter be sent
to the pet owner on behalf of the community. This is a step
below filing a formal complain and often a courteous and
neighborly act.
It is
important to remember that we are all part of the same
neighborhood and that as a pet owner we should be aware that
barking poses on our community. Be sure that the dog is not left
alone outside if it is going to bark or that proper measures are
taken to inhibit the dog from barking.
Effective
July 1st 2007 it is mandatory for all dogs residing
in the city of Arvada are to be licensed. It is the
responsibility of the owner to ensure that this is the case.
Dogs that are not licensed and caught will result in a fine for
the owner. You can obtain a dog license upon moving to the city
by visiting the Jefferson County Animal Control Center and
paying a fee and filling out the licensing form. These forms can
also be obtained on the internet at the city of Arvada website.
To obtain additional information for licensing of animals you
are able to contact 303-271-5070 – the local animal control
office.
The fees
for dog licensing range from fifteen dollars to dogs that have
been spayed and neutered to thirty dollars for dogs that have
not. Proof of vaccination against rabies and spaying or
neutering if applicable must be presented at the time of
application. It is crucial that any time the dog is in public,
especially in an off least zone that these tags be present on
the collar at all times. If there is not, than the dog owner is
liable to receive a fine for an unlicensed dog.
Should your
dog become lost or found it is a good idea to register with a
national microchip or tattooing identification program. These
can be enrolled in through the local vet and are often implanted
when the dog is a puppy. Should the dog be already registered
with one of these programs it is a good idea to ensure the
registrant information is changed to the new address as soon as
possible after the move.
Arvada
animal management should be contacted in case a dog becomes
missing, lost or stolen. The phone number to Arvada Animal
Management is 303-278-7575. The office is located at 4105
Youngfield Service Road. It is a good idea to check there as the
first place for a missing animal. A concerned citizen may have
found the animal and dropped it off at the local animal control
office. When calling the office, have the following information
available: type of animal, color, age and sex.
Moving with
an animal can be difficult – it is important to ease the
transition with lots of attention, walks and familiarization
with the new area. Keep these tips in mind when moving and these
numbers on hand and moving with your dog to Arvada should be a
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