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The What, Where,
Why and How of
Thurston County's Pet Control
Zones
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 | The Animal Control Code: |
Chapter 9.10 of the Thurston County Code applies to animal control in unincorporated Thurston County. The purpose of the code is to regulate dogs and other pet animals in the county.
The Code requires that all dogs in the County and all cats in pet control zones must be licensed.
A provision of the code allows for the establishment of Pet Control Zones by defining areas in which it is unlawful to allow the dog to leave the owner's property without a leash, or permit cats to trespass onto property where they are not welcome.
| What is a Pet Control Zone? |
Dogs must be physically confined to their property.
If the dog leaves the property it must be on a leash or under voice command.
Cats are not permitted to trespass onto property where they are not welcome.
| Who Has Dog Restraint (Leash)
Laws? |
The cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater have restraint laws that are
similar in purpose to Thurston County's Pet Control Zones. Animal Services
provides enforcement of these laws.
Yelm, Tenino, and Rainier also have restraint laws, which are enforced
by their city authorities.
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In Thurston County, it is unlawful to:
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Allow a dog or pet animal to continuously or habitually disturb the peace.
(Farm animals are exempted.) |
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Allow a dog to chase people or vehicles on streets or roads. |
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Allow any dog to be unrestrained on public property, such as parks, grounds
of public buildings including schools, etc. |
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Allow the dog or pet animal to damage the property of another. |
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Allow a dog to menace people or injure property or other domestic animals. |
| Fail to register venomous snakes. |
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How do I file a complaint? |
Contact:
Animal Services
3120
Martin Way
Olympia,
WA 98506
(360)
352-2510
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Citizens found in violation of these provisions may be
cited in accordance with section 9.10.060 of The Animal Control Code. |
| For more information about Dog Control Zones contact:
Development Services
Building #1
2000 Lakeridge Drive S. W.
Olympia, WA 98502-6045
Phone: (360) 786-5490
TDD: (360) 754-293 |
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