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Issues with town ordinance?

Julie L.'s profile image

My animal control officer came to my house to claim I was running a kennel and needed to stop. He said I could not have a business in a residential area. He then sent a cease and desist letter. Has anyone ever experienced this? I suppose my neighbor complained, although there is not much barking and certainly not a lot outside. I have 2 dogs and then I typically have 1-2 Rover dogs. I'm wondering if anyone has a similar problem and how you handled it? Thanks

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Walt G.'s profile image

The Rover terms of service clearly state the sitter is obligated to comply with local laws concerning pet care. If your town won't allow it or requires you to get a license you must comply. If you continue to fly under the radar eventually you will be caught and probably fined. Sorry but that's the honest truth.

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Karen R.'s profile image

This sounds like a zoning restriction. You need to find the specific restriction. Ask the animal control officer for code number you are violating. But here is your zoning code in its entirety if you want to read for yourself.

https://www.woburnma.gov/government/c...

Under definitions, it says that anytime you have more than 3 dogs, it is considered a kennel.

I may have found the relevant restriction. No. 23 here:

https://www.woburnma.gov/wp-content/u...

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Thanks for the links

Julie L.'s profile image Julie L.
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