Service dogs for people now may be off their leashes under an ordinance amendment approved Oct. 19 by the Austin City Council.
Council members voted unanimously to approve the change to an ordinance related to animals prohibited from running at large in the city.
Under the change, the provisions of that ordinance no longer apply to a certified dog accompanying a blind person or someone with a disability, as well as dogs used in official police activities with the police department's permission.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Minnesota town allows service dogs off their leash
From the Post-Bulletin, in Austin, Minn.:
