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Seagoville leaders discuss dog running-at-large enforcement, household limits and staffing
Summary
City staff described citation options, impoundment practice and limitations of enforcement when owners are not identified; staff also cited a single animal-control officer handling 15-18 calls per day and noted a sterilization ordinance.
The Seagoville City Council heard a briefing on enforcement of the city's animal-control ordinances, including how officers handle dogs running at large, limits on animals per household and constraints on enforcement.
Carl Bailey introduced the topic and said he and Sergeant DeBelly would summarize enforcement practices. Sergeant DeBelly described three enforcement responses: an on-the-spot citation when an owner is known, a certified-mail citation when the owner's identity is known but not present, and impoundment when officers capture a stray. He said certified citations are difficult when an owner is not known unless the dog is impounded and…
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