Town of Woodbury, CT Chapter 130 Dogs and Other Animals

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Woodbury 12-15-1988; amended in its entirety 5-21-2018 (Ch. 3.5 of the Town Code). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 130-1 Dogs at large prohibited.

No owner or keeper of a dog shall allow it to roam at large. Every such owner or keeper shall keep it under control by means of a leash or other restraint when it is not on the property of the owner or keeper. The leash may be no longer than seven feet and must be held continuously.

§ 130-2 Authority to impound dogs at large.

Any dog found not on the property of its owner or keeper, and not under control as prescribed by this chapter, may be taken by the Animal Control Officer or other proper authority, and may be impounded, and its care, release or disposal shall be in accordance with Chapter 435 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

§ 130-3 Penalties for offenses.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined no less than $90 and no more than $250 for each offense.

§ 130-4 Release of impounded dog; fee.

Any dog impounded by the Town of Woodbury shall be redeemed by the owner upon payment of the appropriate fees as set forth in Chapter 435 of the Connecticut General Statutes.