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Owners of "Dangerous Dogs" to Pay for Special License

by KREX News Room
by Danielle Kreutter

Story Created: Dec 5, 2012 at 11:35 PM MDT

Story Updated: Dec 5, 2012 at 11:36 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - A new animal ordinance was passed unanimously, changing the rules for how Mesa County Animal Services can confine dogs that have been deemed dangerous and asking owners to pay for a special license to keep those dogs.

"That's for the benefit and protection of the citizens of the city but at the same time a better understanding on the owners' part as to what their responsibilities are when it comes to owning a dangerous dog," Jamie Beard, Assistant City Attorney for the city of Grand Junction.

The license to keep dogs that are deemed dangerous would cost owners $100 a year.

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Anonymous said on Thursday, Dec 6 at 3:20 PM

Just-say-in raises some valid concerns and what appears to be a huge conflict in governing authorities.....I thought the DOE corruption, reality show barrage, and overall dumbing down had weeded most of you out. Oh well, soon enough. The future will be a combo of the movies 'idiocracy' and 'the time machine'.

Gust said on Thursday, Dec 6 at 3:09 PM

Yes, what is considered "dangerous". What are the guide lines for this????

Sherry said on Thursday, Dec 6 at 10:28 AM

At Walmart the other day someon e brought Cujo...Rotti tryed to break out he look pretty hungry...Now days you need a watch dog for protection and to keep thieves from breaking in your car..

Just Say-In said on Thursday, Dec 6 at 10:24 AM

What changed regarding the confinement law? Since when does City Gov't tell County Gov't entity what it can and can not do? Clearly sounds like the City reduced ability of Animal Services to what little they do, and at the same tkme made a revenue generator for tnem. Explain what defines a "dangerous dog" and if this classification is pre-attack by breed or post incident of injury or death causing by ANY dog.

Anonymous said on Thursday, Dec 6 at 10:15 AM

Article is not clear. Is this 'pre-crime'? a revenue generator for the gov. and labeling of breed. Or is this for dogs that have attacked in the past?

guest said on Thursday, Dec 6 at 8:57 AM

Who will give the homeless the money for their pit bulls? They already get free vet services

Guest said on Thursday, Dec 6 at 7:27 AM

What is considered "dangerous"? Is there a specific definition? As far as I know, all dogs are capable of being dangerous, just like humans! I understand the need to maintain safety, but where do you draw the line?

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