Hello all,
The police department has been getting some complaints about dogs not being on a leash in public places. The biggest area of complaint is at Veterans Island. I do realize that at Veterans Island, the island is somewhat of a confined area, nevertheless the Municipal Ordinance still prohibits dogs running without a leash. Below is the Ordinance as published on the town of Saratoga’s internet website http://www.saratoga.govoffice2.com/. If anyone has any questions regarding Town Ordinances feel free to contact the Saratoga Police Department.
On a side note: There is one place in the town of Saratoga where you can run your dog off leash and that is at the dog park which is located south of the public library. Remember if your dog does not get along with other dogs or people, there is a sign on the entrance gate that you slide to the side to use the park by yourself. Please be respectful of other dog park user’s.
So let’s all make the effort to follow the law and keep your dogs on a leash so the residents and visitors of the town of Saratoga can enjoy all that Saratoga has to offer.
6.08.010
Leash required
in public
Violation/Penalty
Any person owning, keeping or having possession of any dog who allows such dog to be on any public street, alley, sidewalk or public grounds of the town, except when physically restrained with a leash, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon proper complaint and conviction thereof shall be fined not less than fifteen dollars. Each subsequent violation of this section by said person shall be subject to a fine of not less than thirty dollars, and upon a third conviction under this section, shall be fined not less than seventy-five dollars. Any person having in excess of three violations of this section, shall be subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars for each subsequent violation. (Ord. 720, 2003; prior code § 5-7
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