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No person or organization shall own, keep or harbor or provide sustenance for more than one vicious dog or Pit Bull, regardless of age. Residents with vicious dogs are required to obtain liability insurance with an authorized insurer. Dog Licensing The Franklin County Animal Control and Licensing Regulation requires annual licensing of all dogs three months of age and older. A dog license may be obtained through the Franklin County Animal Control Office and in some area stores. Leash Law Dogs allowed to roam the streets are not only a nuisance and dangerous to the public, but are themselves in danger from cars, irate people, and even other dogs. For these reasons, all dogs must be on a leash or confined on the owner's premises at all times. In public parks, dogs must be on a leash from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during D.S.T. and 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during E.S.T. At all other hours, dogs must still be under control by the owner. Cats Cats are part of the City’s leash law and are prohibited from running at large. They must be kept indoors or confined on the owner's premises at all times. Barking Dogs Upper Arlington Animal Control legislation prohibits a dog from disturbing the peace of any person by loud, habitual and persistent barking, howling, yelping, or whining. Persons bothered by such a problem are encouraged to contact the owner of the dog to solve the problem on a neighborly basis. If the situation does not improve, please contact Animal Control for assistance. Cleaning up After Your Pets As a courtesy to others and for health and safety reasons, pet owners are required to clean up after their pets at all times, when on public grounds or the private property of others. Animal Bites Animal bites must be reported to Animal Control if the victim’s skin is broken. The exception to this rule is a rodent bite (mice, hamsters, rabbits, etc.) If you have questions, please contact Animal Control immediately. Prohibited Animals For various health and safety reasons, Upper Arlington does not permit residents to keep the following animals: • Poisenous insects, amphibians or reptiles • Constrictor reptiles • Game animals • Endangered/protected species • Animals considered feral (wild) by nature, except “pocket pets,” such as guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rabbits, etc. Lost Pets If a pet becomes lost, please call Upper Arlington Animal Control, give a complete description of your pet and a phone number to call if it is found. Local stores and libraries may allow you to post lost pet signs. You should also visit area shelters to find your pet (see below for phone numbers and links to appropriate web sites): • Dogs - Franklin County Animal Shelter • Cats - Capital Area Humane Society Found Pets If you find someone’s lost pet, please call Upper Arlington Animal Control, provide a complete description of the animal and details of who people should contact to reclaim their pet. Cruelty/Neglect Failure of an animal owner to provide adequate food, water, shelter and opportunity for exercise constitutes a violation of state statute. In addition, intentional acts of cruelty, such as abandonment, harassment or torture will be vigorously prosecuted. Don't Be Part Of The Problem You can help reduce instances of animal complaints and contribute to a peaceful neighborhood by being a responsible pet owner. You can help by: • Keeping your pets on your property or on a leash • Vaccinating your dogs and cats • Licensing your dog and keeping a current tag attached to its collar • Spaying/neutering your pets • Keeping cats on your own property • Quieting your dog when it barks Wildlife Upper Arlington is home to many species of wildlife, and it is not unusual to encounter them in some way. If a wild animal is in your home, call Upper Arlington Animal Control to remove it. If there is a wild animal outside your house that you are concerned about, call the Ohio Wildlife Center's Wildlife Hotline (they also take injured wildlife). Useful Numbers/Contacts/Web SitesAnimal Control AgenciesCapital Area Humane Society, 614-777-7387 Franklin County Animal Control, 614-462-4360 Rescue Groups Columbus Dog Connection, 614-637-1342 Forgotten 4-Paws, 740-687-9244 Friends for Life, 614-837-6260 Pets Without Parents Columbus, 614-459-PAWS Pet FBI Pet Finder Lost/Found Referral Service, Mary Jane Stockdale, 614-471-7379 Area 24-Hour/Emergency Veterinary Hospitals MedVet, 614-846-5800 300 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington Capital Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, 870-0480 5230 Renner Road, Columbus Others Ohio Wildlife Center, 614-793-Wild Ohio Division of Wildlife, 1-800-Wildlife Critter Control, 614-291-4400 The Wildlife Control Co., Inc., 614-870-TRAP Animal Control Police Division City of Upper Arlington 3600 Tremont Road Upper Arlington, OH 43221 Phone: 614-583-5411 www.ua-ohio.net |
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