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Declared Dangerous/Vicious Dog List

            This site contains pictures and information on Declared Dangerous and Vicious Dogs that reside in Sarasota County.  This information is broken down by zip codes.  To view dogs in your area click on the zip codes listed below.

Englewood, FL 34223
Sarasota, FL 34229
Sarasota, FL 34231
Sarasota, FL 34232
Sarasota, FL 34233
Sarasota, FL 34234
Sarasota, FL 34237
Sarasota, FL 34238
Sarasota, FL 34239
Sarasota, FL 34240
Sarasota, FL 34241
Sarasota, FL 34242
Nokomis, FL 34275
Venice, FL 34285
North Port, FL 34286
Venice, FL 34292
Venice, FL 34293

*If you do not see your zip code listed above, then there are not currently any
Declared Dangerous or Vicious Dogs within that zip code. 
Always use caution when approaching an animal you do not know!

 

Disclaimer

Sarasota County Animal Services
Declared Dangerous and Vicious Dogs List

                Dangerous dogs are an increasingly serious and widespread threat to the safety and welfare of the people of Sarasota County. Such attacks are in part attributable to the failure of owners to confine and properly train and control their dogs. Therefore, Sarasota County government has found it necessary to impose uniform requirements on the owners of dangerous dogs, including being listed in this public information document.

 A "Dangerous Dog" or "Vicious Dog" means any dog that according to the records of the Sarasota County:

  • (a) Has aggressively bitten, attacked, or endangered or has inflicted severe injury* on a human being on public or private property; or

  • (b) Has more than once severely injured or killed a domestic animal while off the owner's property; or

  • (c) Has been used primarily or in part for the purpose of dog fighting or is a dog trained for dog fighting; or

  • (d) Has, when unprovoked**, chased or approached a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack, provided that such actions are attested to in a sworn statement by one or more persons and dutifully investigated by the appropriate authority.

            *"Severe injury" means any physical injury resulting in broken bones, multiple bites, or disfiguring lacerations requiring sutures or reconstructive surgery.  **"Unprovoked" means that the victim who has been conducting himself or herself peacefully and lawfully has been bitten or chased in a menacing fashion or attacked by a dog. 

Legal Disclaimer

             This document has information generated by Sarasota County Sheriff's Office regarding owners possessing dogs that have been declared a Dangerous Dog and whom are required to register their dog pursuant to Florida State Statute, Chapter 767.  
            Readers are advised that the information contained within the pages of this document is believed to be accurate. However, no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information are made. Readers are encouraged to review the official version of all documents upon which they plan to rely.
            Official records of these documents are maintained by Sarasota County Animal Services.  Reference copies are available by public information request by contacting the Animal Services Bureau at:
            8451 Bee Ridge Road
            Sarasota, Florida, 34241
            (941) 861-9500