Q: Does the Dog Warden respond to problems involving barking dogs?
A: No. There is no law in our sections to cover this.
Q: Do we have a dog pound?
A: No. We contract with Humane Society to receive and supply a suitable place for dogs during a holding period.
Q: What is the holding period?
A: 3 (three) days by law - after that dogs are either adopted or destroyed (by the Humane Society).
Q: When do you need a dog license?
A: Any dog 3 (three) months old or older
Q: How much do tags cost?
A: $12.00 (twelve dollars)
Fines for dog at large and no tags:
First offense - $50.00 (fifty dollars) fine and $80.00 (eighty dollars) court cost.
Second offense - $75.00 (seventy-five dollars) fine and $80.00 (eighty dollars) court costs.
Third offense or more - Possible $250.00 (two hundred and fifty dollars) fine, court costs and possible jail time.
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Washington County Dog Warden
205 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Phone: (740) 373-6623 Ext.204
Fax: (740) 373-2200
Email Dog Warden: DogWarden@washingtongov.org
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