

WHEREAS, an amendment to the Dog Law of 1919 is necessary for Ingham County to enact such an ordinance. WHEREAS, increased licensing could be brought about through an ordinance that ties licensing to the provision of veterinary services, specifically rabies vaccinations and WHEREAS, Ingham County desires to further improve the licensing process and enhance public compliance and WHEREAS, a license provides proof that a dog is legally owned and
WHEREAS, a license ensures that a dog is rabies vaccinated and WHEREAS, if a licensed dog is found, the owner may be located and contacted and WHEREAS, unlicensed dogs may pose a threat to the health and safety of the public and WHEREAS, it is believed that approximately 70% of dogs eligible for licenses in Ingham County are not licensed and

RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DOG LAW OF 1919 Introduced by Commissioner Andy Schor, Chairperson, Law Enforcement Committee of the: I'm assuming this didn't work, but it's the thought that counts!
