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Show 'Get Tough' policy adopted by Parowan City to control dog problem PAROWAN - Parowan City is planning a new "Get Tough" policy to help control the dog problem now present here. Many complaints have been received from people who have had their garbage bags and containers torn and strewn in the streets on pickup day, and others who live near dogs who bark all the time and create a constant disturbance. distur-bance. The official deadline for licensing dogs is March 15 and any that are not properly collared and wearing an official 1975 license by that date will be picked up by the city police. They will be held in the city pound for five days during which time the owners may pick them up by purchasing a license and paying a fine to be determined by the Parowan Justice of the Peace. Dogs not claimed within the five day period will be disposed of. License fees are $5.00 for each male or spayed female and $15 for unspayed females. All dog owners in Parowan are urged to license and control their dogs. A sincere effort will be made by the police department to rid the city of unwanted stray dogs who are creating a nuisance for everyone. |