Residents press Santa Cruz County on off‑leash dogs; animal-control staff outline enforcement, tie‑out rules and shelter progress Several residents raised safety concerns about off‑leash dogs on trails and in subdivisions. Animal-control staff explained enforcement authority, local ordinances (6‑foot leash, 10‑foot minimum tie‑out), call volumes and a shelter partnership that raised life‑release rates to about 90 percent.

Residents are demanding action on off-leash dogs posing safety risks in Santa Cruz County, prompting animal-control staff to clarify enforcement rules and response protocols.

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