As a dog owner, you should know:
- It is unlawful for dogs to run at large in the county. Any peace officer or animal control officer may impound a dog that is found running at large. ORS 609.090
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A dog is a public nuisance per ORS 609.095 if it:
- Bites a person
- Chases vehicles or persons
- Damages or destroys property of others
- Scatters garbage
- Trespasses on private property
- Disturbs any person by frequent or prolonged noise
- Is a female in heat and running at large
- Injures or kills a pet or domestic animal as defined in ORS 167.310(4)
- The owner or keeper of a dog that has injured or killed livestock is responsible for any damages up to double the amount of damage. ORS 609.140
- ANY dog which, while off the premises owned or under control of its owner, kills, wounds or injures livestock, not belonging to the master of such dog, is a public nuisance and may be killed immediately by any person. ORS 609.150 (1)
- Possession of unlicensed dogs could result in a fine of up to $250.00
- ALL ANIMAL BITES should be reported to an animal control officer or a police agency immediately. ORS 433.345 (1)