Barking Dogs - Report to Police or Animal Control?

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I acknowledge that I'm digressing by blogging about barking dogs.

OK, here's a little test. In San Francisco, who do you report barking dogs to?

(a little Jeopardy music interlude) . . .

The answer is, it depends.  According to the San Francisco Department of Health - Environmental Health - Noise Complaints:

The Police Department is responsible for all noises associated with:

• music
• parties
• noisy people
• radio
• television, and
• barking dogs

The police can be contacted at their non-emergency dispatch number (415) 553-0123, 24 hours a day. The Police Department responds to most barking dog complaints in San Francisco unless there is evidence of animal abuse. All cases of animal abuse should be directed to Animal Care and Control at 554-6364.

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Dog Defecation Ticket Costs More Than Most San Francisco Parking Tickets

On a different note, San Francisco has its own set of problems related to the homeless and their dogs. This was highlighted in today's San Francisco Examiner story, Dogs becoming concern on Haight.

What caught my eye was a listing of the amount of fines when dog laws are violated, resulting in police handing out a ticket. The fine for dog defecation is $319.

I'm glad to see such a hefty fine.  And the truth is, it really is hefty when you compare it to most of the parking ticket fines that are given out in San Francisco, San Francisco CA, Transportation Code - Article 300 Fines and Fees.