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Residents press county on dogs at large; sheriff cites state law for livestock response
Summary
Public commenters urged Linn County to address dogs at large after residents reported aggressive strays; the sheriff said state statute requires response for cattle at large but dogs fall under county codes, which the county currently lacks.
Two residents urged the Linn County Board of Commissioners to address dogs at large after neighbors reported aggressive animals in populated areas.
Jim Hendershot said residents were told by the sheriff’s office to bring the issue to the commissioners after field responses. “When residents call in dogs at large in highly populated areas… the…
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