Dog bites lead to zero-tolerance policy on loose dogs

Havre Animal Shelter posted on its Facebook page this morning that, after a child was bitten by dog on the loose in Smithville Wednesday, Havre is taking a zero-tolerance stance for the area due to the number of dogs running at large that are aggressive or vicious.

"All dogs must be on a leash or contained on the owners property," the post says. "All dogs must have city registration tags along with a rabies tag."

The post says that the owner or caretaker of all dogs found at large in the area will be issued citations for all animal-related offenses, which will be in addition to any other shelter fees.

Watch for more in Friday's edition of the Havre Daily News.

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Animal Shelter Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/991142817601515/photos/a.996113463771117/2314619255253858/?type=3&theater