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Sometimes pets annoy others and the pet owner isn’t aware of the problem. Often, the best way to solve an issue is to talk to your neighbor. They may be sympathetic and willing to take steps to solve it. This is the best way to maintain good neighborhood relationships. If you have an animal nuisance issue you need assistance with, please follow the following steps:

1. Choose the topic below which pertains to your complaint and follow the link to learn about the related laws and the steps for solving the issue:
   
   Barking dogs and other noise-related animal nuisances
   Pets trespassing on private property or at large on public property
   Pets depositing waste
   Exotic pets
   Wildlife nuisances


2. If you are unable to resolve the issue on your own, the next step is to file a formal complaint. Please use one of the following forms:
   
   Animal Nuisance Complaint Form
   Cat Trespass Complaint Form


3. What happens next? Please see the “Infraction Notice Process” web page to learn about how formal complaints are handled.