Safety Tips & Contact DOGS IN THE Injury Prevention Information DISTRICT Important Information for District Residents and Dog Owners

Never hang over fences or put your hands Licensing and Fees through fence openings to touch a dog, even Dog licenses are issued by the Department one you know. of Health’s (DOH) Animal services program. Avoid rough games such as tug-of-war, Dog owners must show proof that their pets jumping up for toys/food, and wrestling - all have had rabies and distemper shots and could lead to injury if the game gets out of renew their dog’s license each year. Get more hand. information about licensing requirements, fees, and procedures by calling (877) 672- Never tease or hit a dog or pull ears, tail or 2174, visiting the DOH Service Center at 899 feet and let sleeping/eating dogs alone! North Capitol Street, NE., or on the web at: www.doh.dc.gov/node/164952 Leave dogs with puppies alone. Some mother Brought to you by the dogs may get very protective. Vaccinations DC Department of Parks and Recreation District law requires that all dogs be If an unknown dog approaches you, remain vaccinated against rabies and distemper 1250 U Street, NW, 2nd floor calm and quiet. Stand still and do not look by four (4) months of age and be kept Washington, DC 20009 the dog directly in the eyes. If you are boring, current. Call DOH at (202) 535-2323, or for Phone: (202) 673-7647 there is a good chance the dog will move on. more information visit: www.doh.dc.gov/ Fax: (202) 673-2087 Ultimately it is the owner who determines node/165152 TTY: 711 how safe their dog will be! Email: [email protected] Animal Bites Ultimately it is the owner who determines Please report all animal bites by calling DC how safe their dog will be! Animal Control at (202) 576-6664.

DC DEPARTMENTDPR OF PARKS AND RECREATION What does the It’s the DPR Dog law say? Law! Parks

Pick up after your dog Fines $150 - $2,000

Leash Requirement & DC Department of Parks & Prohibited Areas Recreation Dog Park Locations: Under the Animal Control Act, all dogs on (Ward 3) Chevy Chase l 41st & Livingston, NW any public space in the District, other than l in a dog park designated by DPR, must (Ward 2) Francis 25th & M Streets, NW be firmly secured by a leash at all times. (Ward 1) Gage Eckington l 286 V Street, NW What are the consequences? DPR dog parks are designated by signage (Ward 3) Guy Mason l 3100 Calvert Street, NW approved by DPR, and do not include Each person who violates DC’s leash laws (Ward 6) Kingsman l 14th & Kingsman Street, NE fenced-in or open areas meant for shall pay a fine not to exceed$25 for the (Ward 5) Langdon l 2901 20th Street, NE other uses. first violation,$50 for the second violation (Ward 6) Lansburgh l M St & Delaware Ave, SW Except for service dogs, all dogs occurring within a 24-month period, and $100 (Ward 3) Newark l 39th & Newark Street, NW are prohibited on children’s for each subsequent violation occurring within (Ward 2) S Street l 17th & S Street, NW play areas and on ball fields. a 24-month period. Additionally, civil charges (Ward 2) Shaw l 11th & Rhode Island, NW can be filed if a dog injures a person while at With the District’s increasing dog population, (Ward 4) Upshur l 4300 Arkansas Ave, NW large, lack of knowledge of the dog’s vicious it’s important to have the latest information (Ward 1) Walter Pierce l 20th & Calvert St, NW propensity standing alone shall not absolve the about responsible dog ownership and how owner from a finding of negligence. For more information, please email: your pet impacts our environment and others. [email protected]