As animal owners we all love our pets, and in no way shape or form do we want any harm to come to them. As a dog owner you are putting your pet in harms way when you allow your dog to ride on the back of a pick up truck or in any vehicle. Did you know that you leave yourself open to a motor vehicle stop, and to receive a court summons under State of Maine code. Title 29A-2087 Transporting dogs in an open vehicle?
Also, Houlton has a town ordinance that states when you are off your property, you the owner of a dog, must immediately remove and lawfully dispose of any feces left by your dog on any street, sideway, public owned property or private property of another. Town Ordinance Article II Control of Dogs: Sec. 3-202 Sub-3.
Please help us to help you. For more information on these or other ordinances, call 532-2287.