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Eric S. Huffstutler 03/17/2015 at 10:22 AM

I know there are certain circumstances where a dog will get out but why are there so many dogs and cats being found running loose? Are the owners just that careless? I know we are on top of our dog every second a door is open so she doesn’t get out and the back yard is secured. What gives?

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Alli Alligood 03/17/2015 at 10:41 AM

I agree. And this little dog is so tiny I wouldn’t expect it to live outdoors, so you would think that it would be obvious the minute it was loose. I was out walking my pups when he was being rounded up in Chimborazo Park. Hope nothing happened to the owner.

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Jujubee 03/17/2015 at 10:51 AM

So cute!!

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Eric S. Huffstutler 03/17/2015 at 11:20 AM

It is a Pomeranian. We owned two years ago and they are definitely not an outdoors dog.

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steph 03/17/2015 at 11:27 AM

I was walking my dogs the other day and a back door was open, the little dog inside saw us and came trotting out and then started to follow us down the street. Luckily she/he’s a good dog because about half way down the block she gave up and went back home. I bet no one inside even noticed she left.

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Alli Alligood 03/18/2015 at 8:01 AM

@steph — so funny to me to have both an open door and no fence, and a dog inside. Maybe the owners just know how good the dog is and believe it will aways just come back. Still not a considerate way to operate in my opinion — but always interesting to hear about.

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Eric S. Huffstutler 03/18/2015 at 8:20 AM

Unleashed or free range animals is an invite for them to wander off or worse. Not very responsible owners especially since all found posted here do not have identification.

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Eric S. Huffstutler 03/18/2015 at 1:56 PM

Wanted to post here that there are City Codes where you can be fined for having animals off a leash as well as wandering loose.

Richmond Code §10-172 Restraints

All dogs must be kept under restraint by a hand-held leash or lead, confined within a fenced area. Violation of this ordinance is a Class 4 misdemeanor. Class 4 is a $250 fine.

On another note about picking up poop – the same fines apply:

Richmond Code §10-86 Animal Waste

You are responsible for removing waste deposited by your pets on public or private property, including your own property. A pooper-scooper or a plastic bag may be used to remove waste. The waste must be placed in a plastic bag and in a container that is rat proof and air tight.

Contact Richmond Animal Care and Control at 646-5573.

Violation of this ordinance is a Class 4 misdemeanor. Class 4 misdemeanors are up to a $250 fine.

Not having an animal licenses (§10-146, §10-147) or abandoning them in a public place (§10-92 c ) are also city codes listed as a class 3 with fines of $500.

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