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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 84 Dogs
Chapter 84
Dogs
[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Fitchburg
6-20-1978
by
Ord. No. 374-78
; amended in its entirety
4-21-2009
by
Ord. No. 245-08
. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Dog license fees — See Ch.
94
, Art.
III
, §
94-5C
.
Animals at large — See Ch.
132
, Art.
I
.
Article I
Dangerous Dogs; Dogs Running At Large
§ 84-1
Definitions.
§ 84-2
Dogs running at large; dangerous dogs; posting of notice.
§ 84-3
Apprehension; impoundment; written orders of compliance.
§ 84-4
Impounding notice; redemption.
§ 84-5
Disposition of impoundment funds.
§ 84-6
Disposition of unclaimed dogs.
Article II
Licensing and Vaccination
§ 84-7
License and tags.
§ 84-8
Vaccination of dogs and cats against rabies.
§ 84-9
Limit on number of dogs and cats per residence.
§ 84-10
Kennel licenses, inspection, and regulation.
Article III
Adequate Shelter
§ 84-11
Owner to provide adequate shelter, food and water.
Article IV
Enforcement
§ 84-12
Violations and penalties.
§ 84-13
Enforcement; appeals.