I've added a link to their message board over there on the right.
This group has a very good handle on the recent plethora of dog legislation.
I highly recommend their site and the efforts of their John Yates.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
52)Number of abandoned animals increases, animal attacks remain steady
So, the newspaper report said there were 83 dog bites in the county last year.I wondered how they determined that and if there was a report that showed that.So I FOIA'd. Nope, no report and I don't know how they came up with the number.
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http://argus-press.com/articles/2009/03/28/news/news3.txt#blogcomments
Number of abandoned animals increases, animal attacks remain steady
By NATHAN BRUTTELL Argus-Press Staff Writer
Friday, March 27, 2009 11:43 PM EDT
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY - When the economy is bad, people are forced to move to find work, leaving behind pets they cannot afford.
During the winter and spring months the problem has only been increasing, according to local officials. Despite the growing number of strays in the county, animal attacks have shown signs of slowing.
There were 83 dog bite reports in Shiawassee County in 2008, compared to 14 so far in 2009, according to Animal Control. From Jan. 1 to March 12, 2008, there were 14 dog bite reports and only nine in that same timeframe this year.
Animal Control Deputy Lauren Shelly, who has worked for the office for more than two years, said the call volume has increased lately.
“It seems like we have a lot more strays now,” Shelly said. “We don't know the circumstances these animals were left in but we've picked up more (animals) this year than in the past.”
Animal Control Shelter Officer Doreen Hilgendorf said the office has had to take in more animals this year.
“We've been running pretty full most of the winter,” she said. “Normally the winters are times where we get to relax a little bit. This was not one of those winters unfortunately.”
Hilgendorf said that while the office cannot track animal histories, “we are certainly seeing a lot more abandonments in properties lately.”
Shiawassee Humane Society Kennel Manager Amanda Reed said she has also seen more animals brought in during the last few months.
“It's just getting worse,” Reed said. “Our waiting list for people bringing in cats is up to five months now.”
Reed said there is one bright side to the spring and summer months.
“With the weather warming up a lot more families are looking for dogs,” she said. “We've been able to keep the waiting list low with dogs because we've been able to adopt out a lot more.”
But there is also a growing number of animals left illegally at the shelter.
“In the morning I often pull in and see dogs and cats abandoned here,” she said. “We've only seen a handful this year, but it's also getting worse.”
Reed estimated the shelter sees two or three animals dropped off illegally per week.
“Especially with the economy so bad, we're seeing it more,” she said. “It's a last resort for people but we're getting it more frequently.”
Reed said if animals are dropped off, the shelter is forced to make room in the already overcrowded kennels. The Humane Society has a policy that only terminally ill or severely ill-tempered animals will be euthanized.
“But it might be something we have to change,” she said. “No one wants it to happen, but it may come to that at some point if the situation doesn't improve.”
Reed said there are several obediant dogs and cats at the Society looking for homes. She also said because the shelter coordinates with the Michigan State University Teaching Hospital and veterinary students, adoption fees are at a reduced price starting at $40. Those with questions for the Humane Society are asked to call 723-4262 or visit the shelter at 2752 W. Bennington Road in Owosso.
- Contact Nathan Bruttell at 725-5136 extension 231 or nbruttellarguspress@gmail.com. Post comments about this story online at http://www.argus-press.com/.
Number of abandoned animals increases, animal attacks remain steady
By NATHAN BRUTTELL Argus-Press Staff Writer
Friday, March 27, 2009 11:43 PM EDT
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY - When the economy is bad, people are forced to move to find work, leaving behind pets they cannot afford.
During the winter and spring months the problem has only been increasing, according to local officials. Despite the growing number of strays in the county, animal attacks have shown signs of slowing.
There were 83 dog bite reports in Shiawassee County in 2008, compared to 14 so far in 2009, according to Animal Control. From Jan. 1 to March 12, 2008, there were 14 dog bite reports and only nine in that same timeframe this year.
Animal Control Deputy Lauren Shelly, who has worked for the office for more than two years, said the call volume has increased lately.
“It seems like we have a lot more strays now,” Shelly said. “We don't know the circumstances these animals were left in but we've picked up more (animals) this year than in the past.”
Animal Control Shelter Officer Doreen Hilgendorf said the office has had to take in more animals this year.
“We've been running pretty full most of the winter,” she said. “Normally the winters are times where we get to relax a little bit. This was not one of those winters unfortunately.”
Hilgendorf said that while the office cannot track animal histories, “we are certainly seeing a lot more abandonments in properties lately.”
Shiawassee Humane Society Kennel Manager Amanda Reed said she has also seen more animals brought in during the last few months.
“It's just getting worse,” Reed said. “Our waiting list for people bringing in cats is up to five months now.”
Reed said there is one bright side to the spring and summer months.
“With the weather warming up a lot more families are looking for dogs,” she said. “We've been able to keep the waiting list low with dogs because we've been able to adopt out a lot more.”
But there is also a growing number of animals left illegally at the shelter.
“In the morning I often pull in and see dogs and cats abandoned here,” she said. “We've only seen a handful this year, but it's also getting worse.”
Reed estimated the shelter sees two or three animals dropped off illegally per week.
“Especially with the economy so bad, we're seeing it more,” she said. “It's a last resort for people but we're getting it more frequently.”
Reed said if animals are dropped off, the shelter is forced to make room in the already overcrowded kennels. The Humane Society has a policy that only terminally ill or severely ill-tempered animals will be euthanized.
“But it might be something we have to change,” she said. “No one wants it to happen, but it may come to that at some point if the situation doesn't improve.”
Reed said there are several obediant dogs and cats at the Society looking for homes. She also said because the shelter coordinates with the Michigan State University Teaching Hospital and veterinary students, adoption fees are at a reduced price starting at $40. Those with questions for the Humane Society are asked to call 723-4262 or visit the shelter at 2752 W. Bennington Road in Owosso.
- Contact Nathan Bruttell at 725-5136 extension 231 or nbruttellarguspress@gmail.com. Post comments about this story online at http://www.argus-press.com/.
I don't know what that means? coordinates with??? Maybe provides lab animals for?
Saturday, January 26, 2008
51) Michigan 2013 Dog Licenses by County
2009 Average $7.43 and $15.93
2013 Average $8.58 and $17.36
In all counties you may obtain a dog license
from your county treasurer at any time all year long
or up until March 1
from your township treasurer, city treasurer (or city clerk)
or in some areas from a veterinarian or animal control
You can obtain by mail.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
50) HS AC Shelter Reports 2004 thru 2012
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it prints nicely using
the file print option
Both shelters handle about the same number of cats as dogs, only most of the cats are killed.
the file print option
Both shelters handle about the same number of cats as dogs, only most of the cats are killed.
If you are looking for a shelter report for other than Shiawassee County I have EXCELL spreadsheets that have most shelter reports for the state of Michigan beginning with 2004 and I would be happy to email them to you.
49) Animal Control 2003-2013 Actuals/Budget
2011-2012 did not turn out to be so profitable
I doubt 2011 or 2012 is going to be quite that profitable, a lot of people have moved away, some are not buying dog licenses anymore.Even so, they will be showing a profit of some kind, which shouldn't happen.
2010 Actuals posted 2/1/11
Nice profit this year
Nice profit this year
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it prints nicely on one page
just using the file print
it prints nicely on one page
just using the file print
Do you see any revenue generated by cats? Not much. Like ZERO............!
The Dog Law provides the license fee may be set sufficient to cover the cost of administering the Dog Law as it pertains to dogs. This county is generating profit from dog licenses. That is wrong! and a violation of the dog law.
Our glorious sheriff says "may" means they may also charge more than what it costs to administer the dog law. He should really research that further. There is case law and attorney general opinions that do not support his position, even to the point of stating the dog license fee is not a revenue item.
2003 looks like big profit, but I don't have the treasurer's expense
2004 Big loss (as it should be) but doesn't appear as big a loss as 2003
2004 Budget cut reduced staff
2004 Big loss (as it should be) but doesn't appear as big a loss as 2003
2004 Budget cut reduced staff
2005 Doubled and Tripled dog license fee / now shows a profit (wrong)
2005 after assuring the increased license fees would go into the shelter (did not)
2006-2007 minor loss
2008 profit (wrong)
2009 minor loss
2006-2007 minor loss
2008 profit (wrong)
2009 minor loss
etc
There should always be a big loss as the animal control department handles ALL animal complaints.
Dog license fees are only legally designated to cover administering the dog law of 1919, which mostly covers rabies vaccination / licensing and livestock losses due to dog attacks (about zip these days).
There are other dog laws that cover other aspects.
There should always be a big loss as the animal control department handles ALL animal complaints.
Dog license fees are only legally designated to cover administering the dog law of 1919, which mostly covers rabies vaccination / licensing and livestock losses due to dog attacks (about zip these days).
There are other dog laws that cover other aspects.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
48) Open Forum Threads
of interest and related to animal control issues
Animal Control "Issues" - sorry guys
Cats, Again!
City/animal ordinances
Dog Poop down town
end the poo
Going to the dogs!
HA! Dog license $60 now
Improperly charged fees had to be paid back?
JOKE OF THE DAY - compliance check for dog licenses
NEW DOG CATCHER ON BOARD
Pot vote symbolic: Backers say passage may help cause statew
Rabies confirmed in bats in Shiawassee County
Rabies Free - US Declared Canine-- WOW this a major milestone
Shiawassee County 2008 Budget "Schedule"
Shiawassee Humane Society to sell dog licenses all year
Time to DUMP the DOG
Cats Vs. Dogs
Reading Test (sorta) - I need an explanation.
RABIES IN MICHIGAN
Found dog
Hopefully these won't disapear too soon.
Those posts will stay there on the forum ... they won't scroll off or purge.
However the authors do have the option of going back to edit their posts later.
(not anymore-they will stay)
Animal Control "Issues" - sorry guys
Cats, Again!
City/animal ordinances
Dog Poop down town
end the poo
Going to the dogs!
HA! Dog license $60 now
Improperly charged fees had to be paid back?
JOKE OF THE DAY - compliance check for dog licenses
NEW DOG CATCHER ON BOARD
Pot vote symbolic: Backers say passage may help cause statew
Rabies confirmed in bats in Shiawassee County
Rabies Free - US Declared Canine-- WOW this a major milestone
Shiawassee County 2008 Budget "Schedule"
Shiawassee Humane Society to sell dog licenses all year
Time to DUMP the DOG
Cats Vs. Dogs
Reading Test (sorta) - I need an explanation.
RABIES IN MICHIGAN
Found dog
Hopefully these won't disapear too soon.
Those posts will stay there on the forum ... they won't scroll off or purge.
However the authors do have the option of going back to edit their posts later.
(not anymore-they will stay)
Thursday, March 15, 2007
47) Randy O. Colbry - Opinion My RESPONSE
Randy O. Colbry
Prosecuting Attorney
Shiawassee County
Michigan
LEGAL OPINION
Prosecuting Attorney
Shiawassee County
Michigan
LEGAL OPINION
RE: DOG LICENSE FEES
In 1973 Section 29a was added to the dog law of 1919. MCL 287.29a provides as follows:
Sec 29a. The board of county commissioners by ordinance may establish an animal control agency which shall employ at least 1 animal control officer. The board of county commissioners any assign the animal control agency to any existing county department. The animal control agency shall have jurisdiction to enforce this act in any city, village or township which does not have animal control ordinance. The county’s animal control ordinance shall provide for animal control programs, facilities, personnel and necessary expense incurred in animal control. The ordinance is subject to sections 6 and 30.
There is no MCL 287.29a. There is a Sec 29a and that would be MCL 287.289A.
Because of this amendment to the dog law, the 1955 attorney general opinion provided by Ms Lauro indicating a county board of commissioners did not have the power to adopt regulations pertaining to dog kennels is, in my opinion, obsolete.
Well, his OPINION IS WRONG!
MCL 287.29a specifically directs; however, that a county animal control ordinance is subject to section 6 of the dog law (MCL 287.266). MCL 287.266(5) provides in part: “The county board of commissioners may set license fees in the county budget at a level sufficient to pay all the county’s expenses of administering this act as it pertains to dogs.”
This section applies to individual dog licenses and license fees.
This would, indeed, be the provisions of sec 29a and sec 6(5) as it pertains to individual dog licenses.
It is my opinion that dog license fee revenue must reasonably relate to county expenses for animal control programs, facilities, and personnel involving domestic dogs.
I would even agree with that.
It is obvious such costs go well beyond the animal control budget and include costs incurred by the courts, the prosecutor, the treasurer and the county clerk as well costs related to the operation, maintenance and depreciation of the animal shelter.
However, if it is so obvious such costs go beyond the animal control budget why does the county’s accounting system not account for such costs? Such obvious costs should be readily available for review and support of whatever license fee is charged.
Costs incurred by the courts are borne by those who are charged with violations. How can we justify including that cost in the license fee and then charging the violator for that cost, too?
Costs incurred by the treasurer are minimal, not accounted for and the treasurer could do a better job of accounting for license fees. He cannot tell you how much is for kennels, how much for altered dogs or how much for unaltered dogs. It really isn’t that difficult to record. Nobody can tell you they have a record of a dog’s license and rabies vaccination. That was what the original idea behind licensing dogs was all about. Assuring immunization for rabies and keeping a record of it. So that in the event anyone is bitten by a dog, they can know the dog was vaccinated and they will not have to go through treatment for rabies.
Costs incurred by the clerk are also minimal and are not accounted for.
The animal control budget would include the operation and maintenance costs.....but for everything, not just dogs and not just the dog law of 1919. The cost of administering the dog law of 1919 as it pertains to dogs is not even close to being accounted for. NOT EVEN CLOSE!. I believe those costs need to be accounted for, if the dog license fee is to be based on them.
It is further my belief that in determining an appropriate dog license fee the county is not limited to the budget year in question but could consider several years of costs in arriving at an appropriate fee structure.
That may be true, but I should think there should be a reasonable accounting of those costs. As it is, the license fee is an arbitrary wild guess (as much as the traffic will bear) based on arbitrary wild guesses.
Section 10 of the dog law (MCL 287.270) provides for the inspection and licensure of dog kennels and requires a fee of $10.00 for 10 dogs or less and $25.00 for more than 10 dogs.
Provides for the inspection of a NEW kennel, provided the county accepts this provision. Which this county has not. In which case the kennel is not even subject to inspection AT ALL..
MCL 287.29a does not direct that a county animal control ordinance is subject to section 10.
Since there is no MCL 287.29a I will assume he is talking about MCL 287.289a sec 29a.........and why would it direct that the ordinance is subject to section 10?
Since he states “This section applies to individual dog licenses and license fees.”
This section has nothing to do with kennels (sec 10 deals with kennels).
Sec 29a was added by Act 349 eff immed Jan 9, 1973. This same act also amended MCL 287.280 sec 10 referring to kennels and MCL 287.270b sec 10b referring to a kennel ordinance that a city, township or village may adopt providing it has the same terms, conditions and fees as section 10.
Nothing is stated about a county creating their own regulations pertaining to kennels.
If there were to be any changes for a county, I believe such changes could have been easily made at the same time by Act 349 eff immed Jan 9, 1973.
In my opinion, the county is free to regulate kennels and provide an appropriate fee structure under the terms of its animal control ordinance, and is not bound by the fee structure set forth in MCL 287.29a.
MCL 287.29a does not exist. If he is referring to sec 29a, there is no fee structure in sec 29a. Sec 29a says the county ordinance is subject to sec 6 and 30. Sec 6 (MCL 287.289a). MCL 287.266 Dog licenses; application; resolution; provisions; proof of vaccination. Sec 6 (5) does say the county may set the fee....etc (individual dog license) and sec 30 provides:
287.290 Municipal animal control ordinances; certificate of vaccination.
Sec. 30.
A city, village or township by action of its governing body may adopt an animal control ordinance to regulate the licensing, payment of claims and providing for the enforcement thereof. A city, village, county or township adopting a dog licensing ordinance or ordinances shall also require that such application for a license, except kennel licenses, shall be accompanied by proof of vaccination of the dog for rabies by a valid certificate of vaccination for rabies, with a vaccine licensed by the United States department of agriculture, signed by an accredited veterinarian.
History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- Am. 1921, Act 310, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- Am. 1929, Act 329, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 5275 ;-- Am. 1933, Act 189, Imd. Eff. June 28, 1933 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 288, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- Am. 1943, Act 209, Imd. Eff. Apr. 17, 1943 ;-- CL 1948, 287.290 ;-- Am. 1949, Act 22, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1952, Act 125, Eff. Sept. 18, 1952 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 172, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1953 ;-- Am. 1959, Act 211, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1971, Act 229, Eff. Mar. 30, 1972 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 349, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1973
Sec 30 was also amended by Act 349 imd eff Jan 9, 1973 and still left “except kennel licenses” as part of the provisions, which would make no reasonable sense if AG Opinion 1897 were to be made obsolete by act 349 imd eff Jan 9, 1973.
In my opinion act 349 imd eff Jan 9, 1973 does not make AG Opinion 1897 obsolete. All of the issues addressed by Ag Opinion 1897 are still contained within the Dog Law of 1919, the county is not free to regulate kennels, and the county is bound by the fee structure for kennels set in section 10. This the county has accepted and acknowledged by lowering their kennel license fees to comply with state law in 2005.
Further, it is my opinion that a reasonable accounting must support the fee designated by the county for an individual license fee, be it for one year or more than one year.
46) Randy O. Colbry - Opinion
Randy O. Colbry
Prosecuting Attorney
Shiawassee County
Michigan
LEGAL OPINION
Prosecuting Attorney
Shiawassee County
Michigan
LEGAL OPINION
RE: DOG LICENSE FEES
In 1973 Section 29a was added to the dog law of 1919. MCL 287.29a provides as follows:
Sec 29a. The board of county commissioners by ordinance may establish an animal control agency which shall employ at least 1 animal control officer. The board of county commissioners any assign the animal control agency to any existing county department. The animal control agency shall have jurisdiction to enforce this act in any city, village or township which does not have animal control ordinance. The county’s animal control ordinance shall provide for animal control programs, facilities, personnel and necessary expense incurred in animal control. The ordinance is subject to sections 6 and 30.
Because of this amendment to the dog law, the 1955 attorney general opinion provided by Ms Lauro indicating a county board of commissioners did not have the power to adopt regulations pertaining to dog kennels is, in my opinion, obsolete.
MCL 287.29a specifically directs; however, that a county animal control ordinance is subject to section 6 of the dog law (MCL287.266). MCL 287.266(5) provides in part: “The county board of commissioners may set license fees in the county budget at a level sufficient to pay all the county’s expenses of administering this act as it pertains to dogs.”
This section applies to individual dog licenses and license fees. It is my opinion that dog license fee revenue must reasonably relate to county expenses for animal control programs, facilities, and personnel involving domestic dogs. It is obvious such costs go well beyond the animal control budget and include costs incurred by the courts, the prosecutor, the treasurer and the county clerk as well costs related to the operation, maintenance and depreciation of the animal shelter.
It is further my belief that in determining an appropriate dog license fee the county is not limited to the budget year in question but could consider several years of costs in arriving at an appropriate fee structure.
Section 10 of the dog law (MCL 287.270) provides for the inspection and licensure of dog kennels and requires a fee of $10.00 for 10 dogs or less and $25.00 for more than 10 dogs. MCL 287.29a does not direct that a county animal control ordinance is subject to section 10. In my opinion, the county is free to regulate kennels and provide an appropriate fee structure under the terms of its animal control ordinance, and is not bound by the fee structure set forth in MCL 287.29a.
Friday, February 09, 2007
45) Budget sets amount of dog license fee
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Animal Control Activity 2007-2008 as reported
by newly elected Sheriff George Braidwood's staff
George said he wanted to operate Animal Control within the law. Well, that was before he was elected, you know how that goes. This is insufficient data to determine what it costs to administer the dog law of 1919. I don't think our new sheriff is much concerned about that. He doesn't realize he could improve the animal control operation, simply by operating within the law. Oh well................
Please keep in mind the Animal Control budget is to cover the expenses of administering ALL animal related laws, and the Animal control Shelter receives just as many cats into the shelter as dogs.
MCL 287.266 Dog licenses; application; resolution; provisions; proof of vaccination.
Sec. 6. (5) ……….(f) …………..When applying for a license, the owner shall pay the license fee provided for in the county budget.
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The county board of commissioners may set license fees in the county budget at a level sufficient to pay all the county's expenses of administering this act as it pertains to dogs.
In most counties that means the dog licenses cover about 60% of the Animal Control expenses. If you looked at the county budget you have seen that Shiawassee County Animal Control is now operating at a profit and has been for several years, since they raised the license fees.
This is the FOIA I sent:
"I don't know who would have this, but I do know there are reports prepared on the number of citations issued by county deputies. What I am looking for is a report that shows the number of complaints filed with animal control and the number by reason. Such as, number of dog bites, number of loose dogs, number stray pickups,,,,,,,etc whatever would be called in to the animal control, number citations issued and for what. That sort of thing. "
So, under the Freedom of Information Act, as amended, I am requesting a copy of such a report for the year 2006.
And this is the information I received:
User:CMYOUNG Shiawassee County Animal Control 02/06/2007
Summons/Citations Charge Summary
Agency: SHIAWASSEE CO ANIMAL CONTROL, Date Range:
Charges, Count
ALLOWING DOG TO RUN AT LARGE , 39
BARKING DOG, 2
DESTROYES PERSONAL PROPERTY, 1
DOG AT LARGE, 3
DOG LICENSE REQUIRED, 61
POULTRY ATLARGE, 1
UNLICENSED DOG, 84
Total: 192
Then there is a second report:
User: CYOUNG SHIAWASSEE CO E-911 02/06/2007
Number of Events by Nature
Nature, # Events
ACCIDENT WITH INJURY, 1
AMBULANCE CALL, 3
ANIMAL BITE, 40
ANIMAL COMPLAINT, 525
ASSIST PUBLIC OR OTHER, 4
BARKING DOG, 5
HAZARD, 1
INVESTIGATE VEHICLE, 1
MOTORIST ASSIST, 2
OTHER TYPE, 2
TRANSPORT PRISONER, 1
TRESPASS COMPLAINT, 1
TROUBLE WITH SUBJECT, 1
TOTAL, 587
I REALLY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THESE TWO REPORTS.
How can the county board of commissioners possibly determine what part of the Shiawassee County Animal Control activities involves administering this act as it pertains to dogs? This act being The Dog Law of 1919.
They certainly cannot. They cannot account for what it costs them to administer the Dog Law of 1919. They don’t even come close. So they set the license fee high enough to exceed the entire cost of the Shiawassee County Animal Control department.
Shiawassee County residents, being good little lambs don’t even kick up a fuss. They just pay it. That really blows my mind. But, if nobody minds, I’m suggesting they double the license fee and also add a license for cats at the same rate. That could kick the Animal Control revenue up to $300,000 and more. Nice little chunk of change for the General Fund.
Friday, February 02, 2007
44) Shiawassee Twps Cities Villages
There are 5 cities in Shiawassee County: Corunna, Durand, Laingsburg, Owosso and Perry with a total population of about 26,000. Four of those have websites with dog ordinances quite similar to those of the city of Owosso. Perry’s ordinance does mention dog licenses. Most claim MCL 287.290 as their authority to adopt such an ordinance.
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There are 6 Villages In Shiawassee County: Bancroft, Byron, Lennon (partially), Morrice, New Lothrup, and Vernon with a total population of about 4000. I don’t know if they have a dog ordinance or not. The three who have websites do not have a dog ordinance on it.
So far I have only identified one township with a website and has a dog ordinance on it. I believe they also claim MCL 287.290 as their authority to adopt such an ordinance.
So far I have only identified one township with a website and has a dog ordinance on it. I believe they also claim MCL 287.290 as their authority to adopt such an ordinance.
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MCL 287.290 Municipal animal control ordinances; ......... [M.S.A. 12.541 ] Sec. 30. A city, village or township by action of its governing body may adopt an animal control ordinance to regulate the licensing, payment of claims and providing for the enforcement thereof....
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Does not grant the authority to adopt ordinances such as these municipalities have adopted.
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The Shiawassee County Animal Control does not go into any of these municipalities. Their own police take care of any complaints. Or so I have been told by central dispatch.
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That is right around 34,000 people in a county with a population of around 72,000, roughly 47% of the population of Shiawassee County that is not being covered by the Shiawassee Animal Control department. Yet, all the money collected for dog licenses goes into the county general fund with 2007 animal control estimated revenues of $158,000, expenses $153,000.
My my my…………that is interesting.
How much do you suppose it costs the county to administer the Dog Law of 1919 in this township and these cities and villages? $5 per dog? $10? $20? $30
I just don’t see it costing the county much at all. If a person buys a dog license from a veterinarian, the county pays the vet $3.00 per license. So, I guess the county could claim that those licenses cost them $3.
You can also mail in for your license, then the county wouldn’t have to pay that $3.
The county also has to buy the license from the state. That can’t be much. $1.00 per license? The book the licenses are recorded in, I think is provided.
Doesn’t amount to much, does it? The Dog Law of 1919 and the Shiawassee County Animal Control Ordinance both allow the county to set the license fee at a level sufficient to cover the cost of administering the Dog Law of 1919.
I think they are way overcharging for dog licenses already, But this township, city and village thing is just way beyond even my idea of an overcharge! It is more like fraud. I think if I lived in this township, or a city or village I just wouldn’t buy a dog license.
My my my…………that is interesting.
How much do you suppose it costs the county to administer the Dog Law of 1919 in this township and these cities and villages? $5 per dog? $10? $20? $30
I just don’t see it costing the county much at all. If a person buys a dog license from a veterinarian, the county pays the vet $3.00 per license. So, I guess the county could claim that those licenses cost them $3.
You can also mail in for your license, then the county wouldn’t have to pay that $3.
The county also has to buy the license from the state. That can’t be much. $1.00 per license? The book the licenses are recorded in, I think is provided.
Doesn’t amount to much, does it? The Dog Law of 1919 and the Shiawassee County Animal Control Ordinance both allow the county to set the license fee at a level sufficient to cover the cost of administering the Dog Law of 1919.
I think they are way overcharging for dog licenses already, But this township, city and village thing is just way beyond even my idea of an overcharge! It is more like fraud. I think if I lived in this township, or a city or village I just wouldn’t buy a dog license.
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That would cost the county nothing.
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According to Central Dispatch the Shiawassee Animal Control officer does not go into Cities and villages, unless specifically requested to do so.
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Red highlighted have a "dog ordinance".
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WiKipedia Demographics WEBSITE/Municode
Cities
Corunna City of Corunna Corunna
Durand City of Durand Durand
Cities
Corunna City of Corunna Corunna
Durand City of Durand Durand
Laingsburg
Owosso City of Owosso Owosso 41) City of Owosso Code - Animals
Perry City of Perry
Villages
Bancroft Village of Bancroft
Byron Village of Byron
Lennon (partially)
Morrice Village of Morrice
New Lothrop
Vernon
Unincorporated
Middletown, CDP
Townships
Antrim Township
Bennington Township
Burns Township
Caledonia Township Caledonia Charter Township, Shiawassee County
Fairfield Township
Hazelton Township
Middlebury Township Middlebury Township, Shiawassee County
New Haven Township
Owosso Township
Perry Township Perry Township, Shiawassee County
Rush Township
Sciota Township Sciota Township, Shiawassee County
Shiawassee Township
Venice Township
Vernon Township
Woodhull Township
Owosso City of Owosso Owosso 41) City of Owosso Code - Animals
Perry City of Perry
Villages
Bancroft Village of Bancroft
Byron Village of Byron
Lennon (partially)
Morrice Village of Morrice
New Lothrop
Vernon
Unincorporated
Middletown, CDP
Townships
Antrim Township
Bennington Township
Burns Township
Caledonia Township Caledonia Charter Township, Shiawassee County
Fairfield Township
Hazelton Township
Middlebury Township Middlebury Township, Shiawassee County
New Haven Township
Owosso Township
Perry Township Perry Township, Shiawassee County
Rush Township
Sciota Township Sciota Township, Shiawassee County
Shiawassee Township
Venice Township
Vernon Township
Woodhull Township
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