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Tinian’s dog control program issues its 400th dog tag
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Posted on Jan 06 2009
The Tinian Dog Control Program issued its 400th dog tag on Jan. 2, 2009.
The tag was issued to Shadow, a dog owned by Mike Cabrera and his son, Christopher John Hofschneider.
Bill Cing, senior adviser for the Tinian Mayor’s Office, said this is “quite an accomplishment” for a small community like Tinian.
However, there are still more unlicensed or stray dogs that are roaming the island. “The Tinian Mayor’s office is once again reminding the public to register their dog(s) and to tie them up for the safety of the public,” Cing said.
An unregistered loose dog carries a minimum $200 fine.
Cing said the Dog Control Program office will be conducting night patrols to enforce these regulations and will be issuing citation to violators.
“It has come to our attention that some dog owners are letting their dogs loose at night and then tying them up again the next morning,” Cing said. “The law states that all dogs must be secure at all times, it doesn’t matter whether it is registered or not.”
“With our economic situation, we do not wish to cite anyone. Call the [Tinian] Mayor’s Office and make an appointment and we will be glad to assist you,” he added.
For more information, call the Tinian Mayor’s Office at 433-1800. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]
