Town council tackles unlicensed dog crisis with civil forfeiture

During a recent town council meeting, the agenda included a discussion on civil forfeiture warrants concerning unlicensed dogs. Town Clerk Sally Musilov presented the annual report, highlighting the legal requirement for the council to approve the warrant for civil forfeiture fines.

Musilov reported that there are currently 789 unlicensed dogs in the town. Notably, only 37 of these dogs have never been licensed, indicating that the majority—750 dogs—are overdue for license renewal. She acknowledged that the list of unlicensed dogs has not yet been updated to account for any residents who may have moved out of town.

The council's approval of the civil forfeiture warrant is a crucial step in addressing the issue of unlicensed pets, ensuring compliance with local regulations and promoting responsible pet ownership within the community.