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Clean up after your animal

This is just a friendly reminder to please remember to pick up after your dog when you are out for walks in our Town. Maintaining a clean and pleasant environment benefits everyone in our community, and it helps keep our public spaces enjoyable for all residents and visitors.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us keep La Veta beautiful.
LVMC 6.04.210: An animal shall be considered a nuisance it if damages, soils, defiles, or defecates on private property other than the owner's property, or on public lands and recreation areas, unless such waste is immediately removed and disposed of by the owner. An animal shall also be considered a nuisance if it cause unsanitary, dangerous or offensive conditions, causes a disturbance by excessive barking or other noisemaking, chases vehicles, or molests, attacks or interferes with persons or other animals on public or private property. Fines of up to $300 may be imposed.