I cant believe this? (Anchorage, Fairbanks: work, business, local)

[Manmountain]

This isnt downtown Los Angeles! What in the world would a beaver town , Talkeetna like 99 % of the towns/ cities etc.. villages in Alaska do this? or even any town outside or downtown Anchorage or Fairbanks do this?

Im confused.


A town of 900 have a rule no more than 2 dogs????????????


These people that enforce this need to be in Jail---

[dogpiledogs]

I'm confused too - haven't been reading lately - how did I miss this? It's a state law or something? How long has it been around and does anyone actually enforce it? Here in VA my county has a law against more than 2 in a subdivision, but agriculturally zoned areas (rural, farms, etc.) have no limit. And the 2 dog rule isn't enforced unless neighbors complain and turn you in. You're right - idiotic in Alaska, I'd think. What about all those breeders and sled dog enthusiasts? Is there a license you have to buy to have more? That's it - a source of revenue.

[zeeky]

Where did you see this? I did a search but couldn't find it?

Personally, I wouldn't want more than 2 dogs however, it's none of anyones business if I have 3 or 4 as long as they're not bothering anyone IMHO

I've not heard of this ordinance in SE?

[DannyL]

If this is true, I imagine there is a good reason behind this. I personally can imagine why, but I'm gonna keep my mouth closed because some people would not like my reply.

[MinuteMan]

Originally Posted by dogpiledogs

What about all those breeders and sled dog enthusiasts? Is there a license you have to buy to have more? That's it - a source of revenue.

Exactly, Dog mushing is the Alaska State Sport and Talkeetna is known as a mushing town. Manmoutain from Nevada is simply trolling!

[Metlakatla]

Mountainman, where did you hear this? I'm from Talkeetna and have not heard this at all.

I know there was an issue in Wasilla where a woman had more dogs than what the local ordinance allowed, but she lived in a subdivision there.

Do you have a source that substantiates your claims on this subject?

With the influx of summer workers and so on I can see the point in it, actually. Abandoned dogs are an increasing problem.

I know plenty of mushers there and have not heard of them having any trouble because of this.