Should more time be spent enforcing dog licensing because of the rabies increase?

I think it should be the owner's responsibility to get it done. The authorities have enough problems without chasing dogs. I think people should be responsible for their pets. If my dog bites someone, I'm responsible, whether it's licensed or not.

Joe Newbert

West Paris

Of course I do, but there's a lot of territory to cover, so it may be a very difficult task.

Marjorie Brandriss

Albany Twp

I think we should reinforce getting dog licenses. I live in an isolated area. My dog and my neighbor's dogs are vaccinated, so I'm less worried about it. I'd be more concerned about wild animals with rabies.

Julia Harrison

Otisfield

It should be up to the owner to take responsibility of the pet. Maybe they can make a program for owners to go to the town office and license rather than enforcing it person to person.

Greg Martin

South Paris

I think it's everyone's personal choice, there's definitely risks you take if you don't licence or vaccinate. Because of the rise in rabies cases, I might vaccinate, but I don't think registration is necessary – I think it's personal choice, I don't think it should be a law.

Amelia Lacasse

West Paris

Even if they did, people would find some way to get around it.

Beverly Garland

South Paris

Sure, it cuts down on rabies cases. If a child or anyone was bitten, they could go back and check record and not have to put the dog down because of the owner's irresponsibility.

Kelley Regan

West Paris

Probably not a bad idea. I don't have a dog so I don't know much about vaccination, but it needs to be reasonably priced, in addition to enforcement. I know cost might be a barrier for people – vets are expensive.

Diane York

Bryant Pond

No, we're getting enforced enough already. People just need to step up and be responsible for their pets. I have a dog and I always makes sure she has everything she needs.

Mary Kicsh

South Paris

Yeah, I license my dog; it's part of caring for a dog. If you can't afford what a dog needs, then you shouldn't really have one.

Ann Cook

Norway