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5 <br /> Bob Marotto <br /> Animal Services Director <br /> Orange County, NC <br /> Cc: Amanda Schwoerke, Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board <br /> Bryan Stuatt, Vice-Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board <br /> Rachel Plast, Administrative Assistant <br /> From:JOSEPH WILLIAMS<kokomoj05O@yahoo.com> <br /> Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2020 10:46 AM <br /> To: OCAS<OCAS@orangecountync.gov> <br /> Subject: [EXTERNAL MAIL!] Re: nuisance dog complaint <br /> I am in process of creating a document for Orange County Commissioners suggesting some amendments to UNIFIED <br /> ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE. I would appreciate any comments. <br /> 1.When using a choke chain that the chain be snugged and a stop such as a D-link which would reduce chances of the <br /> dog from backing out of the choke chain. <br /> 2 That owners of dogs recognized as being aggressive( pit bulls, rotweilers, dobermans, etc) be barred from <br /> approaching withing 20 feet of other owners [dogs unless granted permission. <br /> 3. Alternatively that a complaint about an aggressive dog could result in similar ban on approaching within 20-30 <br /> feet in descretion of animal control officer.This would add an additional tool that is step below the dangerous dog <br /> declaration and would increase safety without unduly burdening owners of agressive dogs, <br /> 4. In descretion of animal control officer allow a muzzle to be required without dangerous dog declaration <br /> 5. Special circumstances such as condominiums or multifamily complexes where close encounter likely be <br /> considered. <br /> 2 <br /> 6,Violations of above be defined as misdemeanor assault if no injuries.to persons or pets, low level felony if person or <br /> pets injured. <br />