The Stark County Dog Warden Division provides several services to both the general public and other public agencies. The following listed items are the provided services by this divisiont :

  • Patrolling the county to enforce dog-related rules and regulations as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC).
  • Responding to complaints of complaints of "dangerous" and "vicious" dogs.
  • Picking up stray dogs (with/without licenses) found while on patrol or from responding to a complaint.
  • Reuniting licensed and non-licensed dogs with their owners.
  • Boarding (holding) dogs until identified (redeemed) or disposed (adopted/destroyed).
  • Selling unclaimed dogs for adoption to new owners.
  • Assisting owners with lost dogs.
  • Enforcing dog licenses rules and regulations as outlined in the ORC.
  • Conducting "spot checks" of dog licenses - both at residences and kennels.
  • Issuing citations for violations of the dog rules and regulations according to the ORC.
  • Protecting the public from "vicious" dogs.
  • Providing a tracking system of "vicious" dogs throughout the county.
  • Investigating claims of domestic animals killed by dogs and/or coyotes.
  • Providing dog-related information to the general public as outlined in the ORC :
    • Confinement or restraint rules and regulations.
    • Dog license rules and regulations.
    • Rabies vaccinations rules and regulation.
    • Dangerous and vicious dogs' rules and regulations.
  • Providing education and outreach programs relating to :
    • Dog Bites (Avoidance).
    • Spaying / Neutering.
    • Dangerous and vicious dogs.
  • Working with other government agencies (federal / state / county / local) to complete their tasks and duties relating to dogs.
  • Keeping all necessary records relating to the duties and functions of the Dog Warden's Office.