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Originally Posted by buddybear  I agree with you but as this original poster is a minor the parents might have to be the ones to complain..... not sure about the laws.  |
Anyone can call the dog warden and lodge a complaint about dogs running without being leashed. It does not matter about their age. Just as a minor should call the police if something illegal concerning people was gong on.
If a dog or a person has been injured by the dog then it is an absolute must to report it. The police may handle it or they may refer you to the dog warden depending on the severity of the offense, either way it needs to be dealt with.
All municipalities have ordinances concerning animals. Many are even enacting laws against cats running loose! If a person lives outside the town limits then the country official would deal with it. Many times the animal control agency is run by the county
I live in a fairly well populated area where several medium sized towns converge and they share the animal control expenses. There is such a huge problem with irresponsible pet owners and strays that it has become a legal issue that municipalities and counties have had to deal with.