Dog licenses due January 1

The Odessa Town Marshal’s office has requested that residents of Odessa be reminded that dog licenses are due for renewal as of January 1, 2012.

Most dog owners receive reminders printed on the town-generated utility bills.

Here are a few facts about Odessa’s animal control policy that residents may not be aware of:

All dogs residing within the corporate limits of the town are required to have a license. Current license fees are $10 per animal. There are exemptions for official police dogs, government-owned facilities and/or licensed veterinary hospitals.

All licenses are due for renewal on Ja...