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‘Dangerous’ dogs in Ridgewood face higher fee
Monday, January 21, 2013 Last updated: Monday January 21, 2013, 11:31 AM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
The licensing fee for owning a court-determined “potentially dangerous” dog in Ridgewood is a steep but necessary cost, according to village management and legal officials.
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The Village Council will consider an ordinance establishing a $700 fee for residents who license a potentially dangerous dog. Specific dog breeds are not identified in the language of the proposal, which will be voted on at the Feb. 13 council meeting.
In comparison, residents are assessed a $16.80 fee to license a spayed/neutered dog. Licenses for unfixed dogs will cost owners $20.80.
“It’s a hefty cost,” Village |Manager Ken Gabbert said, “but the amount of time that’s involved to keep track of these dogs for |the safety of the residents is tremendous.”
According to New Jersey State Statute, a municipality’s court determines beyond a reasonable doubt whether to classify a dog as potentially dangerous. The state identifies several ways in which a court can reach its decision, including whether the animal injured a human during an unprovoked attack and continues to pose a threat to harm a person.
Dog-on-dog attacks, when combined with other criteria, can also warrant the potentially dangerous classification.
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THis is a good idea. Its amazing how many irresponsible homeowners have vicious dogs in this town. Take a walk and see for yourself. Many of these dogs, that are not of a ‘typical’ vicious breed will confront you if you walk past the property. The main culprit seems to be these electric invisible barrier fences. The dogs run up to the border, growling, barking with teeth bared . The loudest are usually the little wimpy terriers. If one ever crossed the curb and attacked my or my child I’d drop kick it back to its property. Most of these irresponsible owners should have bought a fish tank instead of a dog. Buying a dog and ignoring its needs creates these problems.
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