The dogs have been easing themselves down the driveway but not all the way yet.

Doesnt lansing have an ordinance that all animals have to be leashed or fenced in.

Yes it does - I'm not sure who enforces it though

It is enforced by Ingham County Animal Control. Please call 676-8370, choose 1 for dispatch to report your concerns.

OK thanks for that info. I will do just that.

Tickets are issued by City. First a letter is sent to the address where the dog lives warning they owners after which a ticket can be issues. I will make sure a letter goes out to this address.

610.02. - Dogs running at large; nuisance; leash requirement.
(a)
No dog owner shall permit his or her dog to run at large within the City. A dog running at large in violation of this chapter at least twice within any continuous six-month period of time is hereby deemed to be a nuisance.
(b)
A dog owner is required to confine or secure his or her dog within the limits of the owner's premises, except when the dog is securely tethered on a leash and under the control of a person holding the leash who is capable of restraining the dog at all times.
(Ord. No. 1050, 6-10-02)

Thanks Carol for that info on this matter. I hope the letter will get their attention as many of the neighbors know it is a nuisance.

Please call Ingham County Animal Control 676-8370, choose 1 - they will come out the same day or the next day, knock on their door and talk to the owners or leave a notice of the concern called in to them. You can remain anonymous. Please help protect the dogs from possible harm from being at large. Thank you

A friend saw this thread and e-mailed me asking if the letter from the city requires them to show proof that the dogs are licensed or have current rabies vaccines? Animal control does verify this and can issue tickets to ensure the dogs are in compliance.

Thank you all for the positive comments. I will see what the issued letter does first.

The dogs are not out as much right now because of the colder weather but the collars that work with the electric fence are still not in use so I will call Animal Control to handle this situation.

Thanks for fixing this issue!