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Owners of problem animals may be put on leash

People who repeatedly violate animal control laws would be prohibited from owning animals under a plan being considered by the Pierce County auditor’s office.

The plan – unveiled in public hearings this week – also would boost fees and insurance requirements for owning dangerous animals.

Lisa Drury, who oversees animal control for the auditor’s office, told the Gig Harbor Peninsula Advisory Commission on Wednesday night that the idea behind the proposals is to make it more difficult for people to own dangerous animals.

Pierce County Council to vote on dangerous dog fees

The Pierce County Council will consider an ordinance today that will make it more expensive to own vicious animals. Here’s what you need to know.

Background: In the wake of several high-profile dog attacks last year, the council asked the auditor’s office to recommend changes to county laws governing dangerous animals.

What the ordinance would do:

Expect love from Luther

Luther is a neutered, male, shorthaired cat, about 2 years old. He loves his naps but can’t seem to get any rest because he’s always jumping up to greet visitors. He just can’t sit still if someone is near. If you are looking for someone to adore you, cuddle you and hang on to your every word, Luther is the cat for you. His reference number is 430407.

To adopt pets, contact the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, 2608 Center St., Tacoma, 253-383-2733. In South King County, contact King County Animal Control, 21615 64th Ave. S., Kent, 206-296-3946. In Thurston County, contact Animal Services, 3120 Martin Way E., Olympia, 360-352-2510.

Tacoma set to get tougher on dangerous dogs

The Tacoma City Council is expected to vote tonight on changes to the city’s animal control ordinance that target dangerous dogs, problem pet owners, unlicensed mothers – and roosters.

City officials have been talking about and tweaking the proposed changes for about two years. If approved, they would:

•Expand the definition of dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs. Unlike some jurisdictions, the rules don’t address a particular breed of dog, but list the types of behavior that could get a dog labeled dangerous. They include an unprovoked attack that inflicts “severe injury” or kills a person; an unprovoked attack that kills or injures a domestic animal badly enough that it’s euthanized; and keeping a dog for the purpose of fighting.