I really do not have to soul search on this one.
Trinity Co. has an animal control law, dogs AND cats must be confined to the owner's property and must have a collar and rabies tag.
Off the owner's property, they MUST be on a leash.
Every time I have called the Sheriff's office about animals in my yard, if without a collar and tag, the word is "Shoot them".
If with a collar and tag, they say"Deputy Dog will be there soon"
When he shows up, if the animal can be captured, fine, taken in, owner notified.
Owner shows up, given a summons for violating leash law.
Animal cannot be captured or followed to home, shot in the first safe place.
Really makes good sense to me, if you want a dog or cat, keep the damn things where they belong!
