The Tinian Dog Control Program issued its 400th dog tag on Jan. 2, 2009. <\/p>\n
The tag was issued to Shadow, a dog owned by Mike Cabrera and his son, Christopher John Hofschneider.<\/p>\n
Bill Cing, senior adviser for the Tinian Mayor\u2019s Office, said this is \u201cquite an accomplishment\u201d for a small community like Tinian.<\/p>\n
However, there are still more unlicensed or stray dogs that are roaming the island. \u201cThe Tinian Mayor\u2019s office is once again reminding the public to register their dog(s) and to tie them up for the safety of the public,\u201d Cing said.<\/p>\n
An unregistered loose dog carries a minimum $200 fine. <\/p>\n
Cing said the Dog Control Program office will be conducting night patrols to enforce these regulations and will be issuing citation to violators.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt 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,\u201d Cing said. \u201cThe law states that all dogs must be secure at all times, it doesn\u2019t matter whether it is registered or not.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cWith our economic situation, we do not wish to cite anyone. Call the [Tinian] Mayor\u2019s Office and make an appointment and we will be glad to assist you,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
For more information, call the Tinian Mayor\u2019s Office at 433-1800. [B][I](PR)[\/I][\/B]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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