Non-emergency for BARKING DOGS call: 560-4600
We have had several complaints about barking dogs in the neighborhood. If you have a dog outside, please take note if he/she is barking at every squirrel, passer-by or vehicle. If you can hear him/her, then your neighbors can too! If you are annoyed by the constant barking of a dog you can do several things.
1. TALK TO THE DOG OWNER. Notify them that their dog is barking incessantly, or at unreasonable hours... they may not know!
2. Call Animal Control 560-0630. Although Animal Control does not enforce the nuisance laws in the City of Durham , they may want to come out and check the dogs environment and make sure there are no abuse issues occurring.
3. Call the City PD's non-emergency # 560-4600. This is the number to call for nuisance issues in the City of Durham. There are certain requirements for the barking to constitute a nuisance, it can't just be once in a while barking, or barking when provoked. It needs to be barking continuously for a certain time period in the night hours. Be specific of your complaint!
Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated!
1 comment:
Even if YOU can't hear your barking dog, someone else may... I hear two and they don't seem to bother their owners. I mentioned it to one neighbor, will be talking to another. Let's be respectful of each other- giving up sleep is NOT a pleasant thing.
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