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Feb 14 O5 08:O1p Richard Hoeflinger [8081982-7324 p.4 Section 1 -Would this not be more correctly stated as follows: "The purpose of this measure is to increase County revenue to offset animal control costs by amending Chapter ~l, ,Mimals, with increased fines, and authorization for an animal care center to eonG•act with the county to provide services for animal control and care." The purpose is to increase revenue. The means is to amend the code. Section 4-] (a) - There is no definition of animal in section 4-31 ('assuming that is what 431 means) Section 4-] (e) - Do you mean to limit the definition of "attack" to that of a dog alone, and not include other animals? Section 4-1(v) (11-Duplicates definition presented in subsection (w), following page. Section 4-1(v) (3) -Refers to lead 8 feet in length. Section 4-29(a); page 8, refers to lead 6 feet in length. It is suggested that a consistent length of 6 feet be used, since that is a common commercially available lead length. Section 4-1(x) -I would add to the exception of vicious behavior, "...or defending its owner, owner's property, or its own litter offspring". Section a-18(b) -The generally accepted te11n for dogs that assist handicapped persons is "Service Dugs". Section 4-25(c) -1 know of no "obedience school" that can teach a dog not to bark. The most common means employed to curtail barking is to fit the dog with an electronic bark limiting device, usually contained in a neck collar. Section 4-27(b) -The penalty for intentionally poisoning a dog is grossly inadequate. The value of a trained pure bred hunting dog would be in the thousazlds of dollars, more if it was imported from the mainland. It is questionable whether the fine indicated would even match the veterinary charges the dog owner would incur if the animal survived. Any individual who poisons dogs is not a stellar citizen of our community, and deserves more severe pw~ishment than that indicated. Section 4-29(a) - As suggested previously, change lead length to 6 feet. 3