If a neighbor’s pet is damaging your property, you can report it to Seattle Animal Control. Take these steps:
- Communicate with the pet owner about the damage
Often, neighborly discussions can be very helpful. Let the pet owners know that you are experiencing property damage. Sometimes pet owners are not aware of the problem or the impacts on other residents. Try to work out a mutually agreeable and reasonable solution in a neighborly manner. - Submit a complaint
Call the Seattle Animal Shelter at 206-386-7387 or file a complaint online. Provide as much information as possible including where the animal resides. An officer will investigate. Humane Animal Law Enforcement Officers are available 7 days a week (excluding holidays) to respond to calls and file complaints. All complaints are prioritized depending on the nature of the call. The fine for letting a pet damage property is $109. - Preventing future property damage.
If you are experiencing property damage by outdoor cats, review the information here to help prevent future damage.
I have a neighbor who recently acquired a roaster and keeps it in his back yard. It is quite noisy at 430am. Is it legal to have a rooster in the city of Seattle? And what would happen to the rooster if we choose to report it to Seattle Animal Control?
Thank you,
Jim
Roosters (or any animal which has uncontrollable, disruptive noise) aren’t allowed. http://seattletilth.org/learn/resources-1/city-chickens/citychickensfaqs
You neighbor has to get rid of the rooster. What happens to it is up to them.
Thanks Eric,
That’s good to know.