Reminder to Pet Owners

By Don Keck

7/24/2010

 ©2010 J. Rollo.

We have received a number of complaints about pets roaming loose in the neighborhood, and about residents who are letting their dogs defecate on other neighbors' properties without then cleaning up their waste. These actions are not only un-neighborly, they are also a violation of the Cobb County Animal Control ordinance and carry fines that can be as high as $1,000 per offense. Briefly stated, the Cobb County Animal Control Ordinace requires that:

1. Pets be physically restrained at all times when outdoors (by means of either a leash in the hands of a capable person or by a physical enclosure around the owner's property)
2. Pet owners immediately clean up all waste left by their animals on public and other people's private property by picking up, bagging, and promptly disposing the waste in the pet owner's or a public trash receptacle.

Oakleigh residents must comply with these rules, and must carry plastic bags or poop-scoops when they walk their pets on subdivision sidewalks. Please comply with the rules to maintain our neigborhood safe, clean, and an enjoyable place for all. Complaints about stray or loose animals and nuisance pets should be directed to Cobb County Animal Control via their online forms or by calling 770-499-4136 between the hours of 8:00AM to 8:00PM.

Previous Article | Back to News | Next Article