[These are some of the laws, regulations, and policies governing pets in the City of Kent and in King County [continued]:
BARKING:It is unlawful to maintain an animal which barks, or makes other oral noises, to an unreasonable degree which disturbs others. [King County Animal Services Website] Animal nuisances defined: "Any domesticated animal which howls, yelps, whines, barks, or makes other oral noises, in such a manner as to disturb any person or neighborhood to an unreasonable degree." [Kent Code 8.03.210 (11)]
STATISTICS:Euthanasia rate targets: The computation of the euthanasia rates shall be based on a population which is defined as all of King County, except the City of Seattle. [King County Code 11.04.500]King County Animal Services maintains euthanasia statistics. In 2001. 14,588 dogs and cats were received at the Kent Animal Shelter in Kent and at the Eastside Center in Bellevue. 6,300 of these were euthanized.[6,300/12 months in a year = 525 a month. 5 days per week, 21 work days in a month. 525/21 days = 25. 25 dogs and cats euthanized every day].
BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS:Abide by all state and local animal laws. License your pet. Maintain control of your pet so it will not be a nuisance to others. Spay or neuter your pet to prevent unwanted litters. Always remove waste products quickly to prevent health hazards. Remember, children may play in areas where animals have been. [King County Animal Services Website]
