Loose dogs and litter: Sorry signs of springOur view

Loose dogs and litter: Sorry signs of spring

Our view

It's warming up, and more and more it's dog-walking weather. And with that activity, a problem in our town becomes apparent.

Some people allow their dogs to run loose.

"It's an ownership problem," says Havre animal control officer Gordon Inabnit.

Loose dogs are a nuisance to people who are following the law and walking their dogs on leashes. Loose dogs can attack other dogs or chase children. They also can be hit by cars.

And if they're picked up by animal control, there's a fine to pay before their owner can get them back. That fine grows...