Animal Complaints:
What do I do if my neighbor letting a pet run at-large?
Attempt to contact the owners of the animal and advised them of the issue.
If the owner of the animal is not known contact the Prince George's County Animal Management Division at (301) 499-8300.
If the animal is acting in an aggressive manner and you think it is a danger to yourself or others, CALL 911.
What do I do about my neighbors barking dog?
As a general rule, the Prince George’s County Police Communication Center will not dispatch calls for barking dog complaints. With that in mind, the Town of Cheverly asks that if you have such a problem you do the following:
Attempt to contact the owners of the animal and advised them of the issue. (if not in person, a anonymous note in the mailbox) This at least gives the owners a chance to correct the barking.
I have tried speaking to my neighbor but the problem is not resolved.
How to make an Animal Complaint:
If speaking to your neighbor does not work, or if your feel uncomfortable contacting your neighbor, you may choose from the following 3 options:
1. Call the town, to report the nuisance barking. Please be prepared to provide the following necessary information: you name, the address of pet owner, a description of the pet, i.e., breed, size, color, and times and dates the barking occurs. Maryland State law protects the caller’s identity. However, your identity may be needed should the Code Enforcement Officer need to contact you at a later date. A letter from the Code Enforcement Officer will be sent to the pet owner concerning this nuisance report.
2. Visit City Hall (between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.) and file an affidavit concerning the barking problem. The Code Enforcement Officer can then issue a municipal infraction to the pet owner. You must be willing to attend a hearing in District Court, if necessary. A copy of your affidavit will be enclosed with the infraction sent to the pet owner.
3. Record dates and times of the problem and request a hearing before the Prince George's County Commission for Animal Control by calling 301-883-6009.
I found someone's pet, what should I do?
If you are comfortable keeping the pet you can contact the town office at (301) 773-8360 and we can add the information the the town's cable channel. Please do not place flyers of trees or poles thru out the town. This only serves to litter up the community. Also, contact the Prince George's County Animal Management Division at (301) 499-8300 and advise them, as most people will likely contact them when their pet is missing.
If you can not keep the animal, contact Prince George's County Animal Management Division at (301) 499-8300.
My pet is missing, what should I do?
You may contact the town and have the information added to the town's cable channel. Please do not place flyers of trees or poles thru out the town. This only serves to litter up the community.
Also, contact Prince George's County Animal Management Division at (301) 499-8300.
Does my animal need a license? How can I get one?
Prince George’s County requires that all dogs/cats/ferrets over the age of 4 months be licensed. License must be obtained 30 days after residency is established. Contact Prince George’s County Animal Control Management Division, License Section, 8311 D’Arcy Road, Forestville, MD 20747, 301-499-8300
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