Animal Leashing and Animal At Large Ordinance Survey

Recently, public discussion has surfaced about animals at large and leashing of pets within the city. The Waupun Common Council is gathering feedback from residents to ensure ordinances are sufficient to protect residents and pets. Please take five (5) minutes to complete the following survey and share your thoughts on this issue.

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Animals that are outdoors on their owner's private property should not be required to be leashed. Note that private property does not include the sidewalk or terrace immediately in front of a property as that is considered the public right of way.	Animals that are outdoors on their owner's private property should not be required to be leashed. Note that private property does not include the sidewalk or terrace immediately in front of a property as that is considered the public right of way. Agree	Animals that are outdoors on their owner's private property should not be required to be leashed. Note that private property does not include the sidewalk or terrace immediately in front of a property as that is considered the public right of way. Neutral	Animals that are outdoors on their owner's private property should not be required to be leashed. Note that private property does not include the sidewalk or terrace immediately in front of a property as that is considered the public right of way. Disagree
An animal not on private property should be secured by a leash not more than six feet in length and of appropriate strength to restrain an animal in all circumstances.	An animal not on private property should be secured by a leash not more than six feet in length and of appropriate strength to restrain an animal in all circumstances. Agree	An animal not on private property should be secured by a leash not more than six feet in length and of appropriate strength to restrain an animal in all circumstances. Neutral	An animal not on private property should be secured by a leash not more than six feet in length and of appropriate strength to restrain an animal in all circumstances. Disagree
Animals running at large should be captured and held at the animal shelter. An animal is considered running at large within the city when the animal is present in the public right of way or on another person’s property when not on a leash and under the direct supervision of a person physically able to control the animal.	Animals running at large should be captured and held at the animal shelter. An animal is considered running at large within the city when the animal is present in the public right of way or on another person’s property when not on a leash and under the direct supervision of a person physically able to control the animal. Agree	Animals running at large should be captured and held at the animal shelter. An animal is considered running at large within the city when the animal is present in the public right of way or on another person’s property when not on a leash and under the direct supervision of a person physically able to control the animal. Neutral	Animals running at large should be captured and held at the animal shelter. An animal is considered running at large within the city when the animal is present in the public right of way or on another person’s property when not on a leash and under the direct supervision of a person physically able to control the animal. Disagree
The city’s designated dog park is the sole public space that should permit animals off leash for the purpose of exercise and recreation, with signage marked accordingly.	The city’s designated dog park is the sole public space that should permit animals off leash for the purpose of exercise and recreation, with signage marked accordingly. Agree	The city’s designated dog park is the sole public space that should permit animals off leash for the purpose of exercise and recreation, with signage marked accordingly. Neutral	The city’s designated dog park is the sole public space that should permit animals off leash for the purpose of exercise and recreation, with signage marked accordingly. Disagree

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Animals that are outdoors on their owner's private property should not be required to be leashed. Note that private property does not include the sidewalk or terrace immediately in front of a property as that is considered the public right of way.

An animal not on private property should be secured by a leash not more than six feet in length and of appropriate strength to restrain an animal in all circumstances.

An animal not on private property should be secured by a leash not more than six feet in length and of appropriate strength to restrain an animal in all circumstances. Agree

An animal not on private property should be secured by a leash not more than six feet in length and of appropriate strength to restrain an animal in all circumstances. Neutral

An animal not on private property should be secured by a leash not more than six feet in length and of appropriate strength to restrain an animal in all circumstances. Disagree

Animals running at large should be captured and held at the animal shelter. An animal is considered running at large within the city when the animal is present in the public right of way or on another person’s property when not on a leash and under the direct supervision of a person physically able to control the animal.

The city’s designated dog park is the sole public space that should permit animals off leash for the purpose of exercise and recreation, with signage marked accordingly.

The city’s designated dog park is the sole public space that should permit animals off leash for the purpose of exercise and recreation, with signage marked accordingly. Agree

The city’s designated dog park is the sole public space that should permit animals off leash for the purpose of exercise and recreation, with signage marked accordingly. Neutral

The city’s designated dog park is the sole public space that should permit animals off leash for the purpose of exercise and recreation, with signage marked accordingly. Disagree

Animal Leashing and Animal At Large Ordinance Survey

Animal Leashing and Animal at Large Survey

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* 1. Have you ever encountered an animal unleashed while you have been walking on a city sidewalk?

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* 2. Have you ever encountered an animal running at large in the City of Waupun?

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* 3. Rate your level of agreement that city ordinance should reflect the following statements.

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* 4. Is there anything further you wish to share with the council on this matter that you would like them to consider as they discuss revisions to our current ordinance(s)?