As authorities receive increasing reports of off-leash dogs at Pasadena parks, starting Friday the city will begin ticketing leash law violators.
Two designated off-leash areas include Alice’s Dog Park in Viña Vieja Park, 3026 E. Orange Grove Blvd., and Playhouse Village Dog Park, 701 E. Union St.
Pasadena law prohibits dog owners from allowing their pets to be leash-less in city parks outside of designated off-leash areas. Fines are up to $500.
Pasadena Humane will enforce the leash requirement and provide the public with education on dog-leashing.
“Our focus has always been keeping the park safe for everyone,” Pasadena Director of Public Health Manuel Carmona said in a statement. “Since ongoing leash requirement education efforts have not stopped off-leash dogs, we are resuming stricter enforcement to protect the public.”
Officials said leashed dogs reduce the risk of attacks on other dogs and people and accidents such as dogs being hit by cars.
To report unleashed dogs outside of designated areas, officials said to call Pasadena Humane at 626-792-7151, Ext. 102. More information is available on the city’s park rules webpage.
