What I really enjoy is the neighborhood cats that wander around unrestrained as is required by law and poop in my yard nearly every morning. Their owners I'm sure enjoy it because it is me picking up their animals crap! Huh, who knew owning an pet or harboring a stray would be so much work for my neighbors.

6.12.050: RESTRAINTS:

The owner of or person responsible for a dog or cat shall restrain said dog or cat either by leash, rope, impenetrable wall, fence or other barrier, or by constant supervision, such that the animal is prevented from leaving the owner's or responsible person's property or supervision. Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor, and the owner of an animal not restrained as provided in this section shall be strictly liable for any damage caused by such animal. (Prior code § 7.12.060)

As for the rest of you with your nuisance animals let me draw your attention to the following city ordinances:

6.08.020: NUISANCES:

A. Declaration: The following animals are declared to be nuisances:

1. An animal causing significant damage to the property of a person not its owner;

2. A fierce, dangerous or vicious animal which, in the opinion of the enforcing animal control officer, cannot be restrained so as to remove all substantial risk of personal injury or substantial property damage;

3. An animal which causes unreasonable fouling of the air by odors;

4. An animal which causes seriously unsanitary conditions in enclosures or surroundings;

5. A dog, cat, or animal of similar or greater size which defecates on any public sidewalk, park or building, or on any private property without the consent of the owner of such private property, unless the owner of or person responsible for such animal shall immediately and properly dispose of the defecation;

6. An animal which barks, whines or howls or makes other disturbing noises in an excessive, continuous or untimely fashion;

7. An animal which molests passersby or chases passing vehicles;

8. An animal which habitually or frequently attacks persons or other domestic animals;

9. A "wild animal", as defined in this title, if said wild animal is kept or harbored in an area of the city zoned for residential use; Prior code § 7.12.130)

10. An animal which is determined by the police department or health department to be a public nuisance by virtue of being offensive or dangerous to the public health, welfare or safety. (Prior code § 7.12.130; amd. Ord. 2006-23, 10-17-2006)