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Somerville resident urges Dorchester County to tighten animal-control code and enforcement
Summary
Resident Cheryl Mendoza told council the county’s animal ordinances lack specific definitions for shelter, tethering and enforcement tools; council members said ordinances have been strengthened in recent years and noted a new memorandum of understanding with the town of Summerville.
Cheryl Mendoza, a Somerville resident, urged Dorchester County Council on Jan. 6 to strengthen the county’s animal-control ordinance and give animal-control officers clearer standards and enforcement tools.
"Dogs are considered property," Mendoza said, adding that current county language leaves too many details undefined. "Definition of a…
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