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Wood County dog warden warns Avery's Law will make keeping dangerous dogs harder, outlines outreach
Summary
Wood County Dog Warden Jodi Harding told commissioners the county has 1,900 unrenewed dog licenses, upcoming adoption and enrichment programs, and that Ohio House Bill 247 (Avery's Law) — effective March 20 — raises licensing and care requirements that could increase shelter liability and lead to more seizures.
Wood County Dog Warden Jodi Harding told the Board of County Commissioners on March 10 that the county currently has about 1,900 unrenewed dog licenses and that shelter outreach will include door-to-door checks, an adoption event March 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sunset Bistro, monthly enrichment visits with Kan Du Group and participation in Safety City programs beginning in June.
Harding summarized provisions of Ohio House Bill 247 (commonly called Avery's Law),…
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