Logan Residents Must Register Vicious Dog Breeds, WV

Logan Residents Must Register Vicious Dog Breeds
Posted Tuesday, November 20, 2007 ; 05:02 PM
Updated Tuesday, November 20, 2007 ; 05:08 PM

Pet owners in Logan asked to pay $300 to keep certain types of dogs.

Story by Nicky Walters
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LOGAN -- For many, pets are like part of the family.

But imagine having to pay a fee to keep your dog from being taken to the pound.

Tuesday was the deadline for some dog owners in the city of Logan to pay $300 to register dogs considered to be vicious breeds.

At the close of business Tuesday, only three people had filled out the paper work and paid the fee.

Some dog owners, like Labern Jenkins, say the fee is unreasonable.

"I was angry because I thought it was unfair because when you have an animal for five years its like a kid," Jenkins said.

Logan police officers will be responsible for enforcing the ordinance.

The city clerk said if dog owners call her office before Thanksgiving they can get on a seven-day probationary list to give them more time.


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