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Streator dog census delayed, to begin next week
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Jerrilyn Zavada, jzavada@mywebtimes.com, 815-673-6371
As early as next week, Streator animal control officials will begin going door-to-door to register dogs.
The process was due to begin in November but has been delayed because of training for the city's two animal control officers. The city also has been working with the city attorney's office to draw up paperwork that clearly identifies the process for owners to surrender dogs to the city, when necessary.
As part of the survey, workers will collect information to go into a database, including:
•The dog's owner, name, address and phone number.
•The name, breed, sex, color and age of the dog.
•Proof of current rabies vaccination as required by the state.
•The annual license fee of $15.
Director of Animal Control David Fussell said the information will help animal control identify dogs that are picked up and left at the city animal shelter. The $15 annual fee will include updating information on the owner and the dog.
"This isn't about collecting $15," Fussell told The Times in November. "This is about animals getting home. Also, has the dog been vaccinated? We need to know (in case it bites someone)."
Fussell said personnel will wear identification badges and shirts to show they represent the city.
"Our No. 1 concern is for safety of people while going door to door," Fussell said.
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The gov't pushing for people to surrender their guns,now they wanting you to surrender your pets too.
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Jerrilyn Zavada, jzavada@mywebtimes.com, 815-673-6371
As early as next week, Streator animal control officials will begin going door-to-door to register dogs.
The process was due to begin in November but has been delayed because of training for the city's two animal control officers. The city also has been working with the city attorney's office to draw up paperwork that clearly identifies the process for owners to surrender dogs to the city, when necessary.
As part of the survey, workers will collect information to go into a database, including:
•The dog's owner, name, address and phone number.
•The name, breed, sex, color and age of the dog.
•Proof of current rabies vaccination as required by the state.
•The annual license fee of $15.
Director of Animal Control David Fussell said the information will help animal control identify dogs that are picked up and left at the city animal shelter. The $15 annual fee will include updating information on the owner and the dog.
"This isn't about collecting $15," Fussell told The Times in November. "This is about animals getting home. Also, has the dog been vaccinated? We need to know (in case it bites someone)."
Fussell said personnel will wear identification badges and shirts to show they represent the city.
"Our No. 1 concern is for safety of people while going door to door," Fussell said.
mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=468821
The city also has been working with the city attorney's office to draw up paperwork that clearly identifies the process for owners to surrender dogs to the city, when necessary.
The gov't pushing for people to surrender their guns,now they wanting you to surrender your pets too.