The law further specifies what it deems a public nuisance, and if your pet is deemed a public nuisance it is possible for you to loose your pet.The Carroll County Animal Control Law (71-7 A) specifies:
“The owner of every animal shall be responsible for the removal of any excreta deposited by his animal(s) on public property, including walks, recreation areas, or on private property. The owner of every animal shall not allow excreta deposits by animals to accumulate on his property so as to cause a health hazard or become a nuisance.”
(81-10 E) Public Nuisance:
A) Molests passersby or passing vehicles;
B) Attacks human beings or domestic animals;
C) Is at large on school grounds or other publicly owned property;
D) Is repeatedly at large, or is a stray;
E) Damages private or public property; or
F) Vocalizes in an excessive, continuous or untimely fashion.
G) Is found to be in violation of animal restraint requirements.
The law specifies restraint as (81-5):
(A) The owner of a dog shall keep the dog under restraint (effective control) at all times.
(B) The owner of an animal shall prevent the animal, except a cat, from leaving the owner’s property unattended or unrestrained.
(C) The owner of a female dog “in heat” shall keep the dog secure inside a well ventilated building on the owner’s property except:
(C-1) When the dog is on a leash and is accompanied by the owner, the dog may be allowed outside for the purpose of natural relief, but may not be taken off the owner’s property; or
(C-2) When necessary for the medical treatment, boarding, or breeding and while under the direct control of the owner, the dog may be conveyed to and left at a suitable place to be treated, boarded or bred or shown in an organized dog show or event. For purposes of this section “suitable place” veterinarian, or, in the case of the dog’s breeding, a location at which the person assuming care and custody of the dog prevents the dog from coming in contact with other dogs except for planned breeding.
(D) Every vicious animal, as determined by the Licensing Authority, shall be confined by the owner within a building or secure enclosure and shall be securely muzzled or caged whenever off the premises of it’s owner, or restrained as otherwise directed by the Licensing Authority.
Animal waste can also attract mice and rats. If you have these rodents
coming to your yard to eat, it is likely they may decide to stay.