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Council adopts ordinance requiring muzzles for dogs deemed 'vicious' for two years
Keene City Council · December 19, 2025
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Summary
Keene adopted O202535 to require dogs officially determined to be 'vicious' to wear muzzles for two years; the ordinance includes a $50 fine for noncompliance and a path to early reduction with certified training and animal control officer approval.
Keene — The Keene City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance O202535 on Dec. 8, adding a requirement that dogs determined to be "vicious" under state definitions wear a muzzle for two years.
Councilor Robert C. Williams, who spoke to the motion, recounted a prior attack on a small dog named Suzette…
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