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20 <br /> Attachment 3b <br /> GRANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> AnimaCServices <br /> 1601 Eubanks Road I Chapel Hill, NC 27516 1 phone: (919) 942-7387 1 fax: (919)918-2393 <br /> http://orangecountync.gov/departments/animalservices <br /> IT <br /> IT <br /> We are writing to make you aware of two amendments that were recently made to Orange County's Unified <br /> Animal Control Ordinance by the Board of County Commissioners. This information is being shared with you <br /> because your dog, 1T, was previously declared dangerous under the ordinance. <br /> One of the amendments clarifies how a dangerous dog is to be kept on the owner's property. Specifically,the <br /> amendment requires that the dog be leashed but not muzzled while on the owner's property and moving <br /> between secure enclosures or permitted locations, such as house to kennel. However, a muzzle as well as a <br /> leash are still required when the dog is off of the owner's property. <br /> In addition, a dangerous dog declaration made under the ordinance may now be reviewed and revoked by the <br /> Animal Services Director under certain conditions.This review may be done annually, 6 months after the first <br /> inspection of a dangerous animal required by the ordinance. Review is not permitted if any violations of the <br /> county's Animal Ordinance or pertinent NC General Statutes have occurred within the preceding 18 months. <br /> Assessment by a third-party accredited trainer or behaviorist is also required for review. <br /> Other amendments made by the Board of County Commissioners are summarized in a document available at <br /> ...(to be determined). If you have any questions regarding these amendments, please feel free to contact our <br /> Animal Control Manager, Irene Phipps, at 919-932-4949 or iphipps @orangecountync.gov <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Robert A. Marotto Irene Phipps <br /> Animal Services Director Animal Control Manager <br />