| A brief look at some of Dorchester County's Animal Control Ordinances Revised March 15, 1999 Know Your Laws!Vaccination Dogs & Cats If you own a dog or cat four (4) months of age or older, it must be vaccinated against Rabies by a licensed veterinarian. Evidence of vaccination shall consist of a"Rabies Vaccination Certificate" signed by your veterinarian or a "Rabies Vaccination Tag" to be attached to the animal's collar. No other form of Rabies vaccination will be recognized in Dorchester County. A rabies certificate and rabies tag issued for one animal is not valid for any other animal. Did You Know?If you are annoyed by a barking dog, and the owner is not willing to correct the Identification Dogs & CatsAny dog or cat two (2) months of age or older must wear a collar to which a Exceptions:Animal is being housed at a boarding kennel, is participating in training, or When Your Animal Bites a Person or AnimalWhen your animal bites a person or another animal, it will be quarantined for a Animals at LargeIt is unlawful for any owner or keeper of an animal other than a cat to willfully or Exception:
NuisanceIt is unlawful for your animal to:
BarkingYou may not allow your dog to bark, whine, or howl in an excessive, continuous or untimely fashion so as to interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of your neighbors. Dangerous DogsYou may not allow your dog to chase, snap at, attack, or bark at pedestrians, Females in Heat You must confine your female dog or cat, while in season, in a building or Dog RegulationsDogs must have proper shelter - three (3) sides, top and bottom. They must be All Violations Are Subject To A $525.00 Fine Or 30 Days In Jail!If you have any questions or would like to know more about your animal laws, you can reach us at: Dorchester County Codes Enforcement Animal Control500 North Main Summerville, SC 29483 (843) 832-0015 or (843) 563-0015 Fax: (843) 832-0037 or (843) 563-0037 Animals without identification will be picked up and transported to: Frances R. Willis S.P.C.A136 Four Paws Lane Summerville, SC 29483 (off Hwy 78) Monday - Closed Tuesday - Saturday - 10AM to 5PM Sunday - 1PM to 5PM (843) 871-3820 www.frwspca.org For a list of related phone numbers click here! |