Owning, possessing, harboring or controlling any animal or bird which frequently or for continuous durations howls, barks, meows, squawks or makes other sounds is prohibited, if they disturb the public peace, quiet or comfort of the neighboring inhabitants.

1.  In Tucson and Green Valley Enforcement: (520)243-5900; Fax (520)243-5960

2.  Letters are sent by Animal Care to complainant and to the animal owner - letter notifies parties of possible problem and asks them to resolve the problem within 7 - 10 days.  If problem resolved, process is completed.

3.  If problem is not resolved within 7-10 days of receipt of letter, complainant class Community Mediation Program to attempt mediation.  The Community Mediation Program then contacts both parties to arrange for mediation.  If mediation is successful, process is completed.  If animal owner refuses to mediate animal owner does not respond, or mediation fails, the complainant can then move onto the animal noise log.  If the complainant refuses to attempt mediation, Animal Care can not pursue the complaint with enforcement action.

4.  If mediation is attempted but unsuccessful, the complainant may call Animal Care to request the Animal Noise Log.  The forms require verification of mediation attempts and a log of nuisance animal noise.  The dates and duration (with start and finish times) of the noise will be required on the log.  Once completed and returned, the paperwork is reviewed by a supervisor and sent to the field for issuance of citations by Pima Animal Control.

5.  Citations are issued to the animal owner.  The animal owner pleads responsible or not responsible.

6.  A hearing is held to determine if the animal owner is responsible or not responsible and the sanctions that will be imposed for the noise violation.