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the dog's behavior.citizen who is willing to testify that he or she witnessed the dog acting-in a-manner <br /> which causes it to fall within the definition of potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog; <br /> 2. Dog bite reports filed with the Everett animal control; <br /> 3. Actions of the dog witnessed by any animal control officer or law enforcement officer; or <br /> 4. Other substantial evidence. <br /> B. Upon determining that probable cause exists to believe that a dog is potentially dangerous or <br /> dangerous,the Everett animal control may declare the dog potentially dangerous or dangerous under <br /> this chapter. If a dog is declared dangerous or potentially dangerous, Everett animal control shall issue a <br /> written notice to the owner of the dog.The notice shall contain the following: <br /> 1. The name and address of the owner of the dog; <br /> 2. A brief description of the dog; <br /> 3. The location of the dog if not in the custody of the owner; <br /> 3-4. A brief statement of why the dog has been found to be a potentially dangerous dog or <br /> dangerous dog; <br /> 45. The specific provision or provisions of Section 6.08.010(B) or(C)this chapter under which <br /> the animal control officer has found the dog to be a potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog; <br /> .56. The requirements for restraint of the dog, if applicable, as determined by the Everett <br /> animal control,and when these requirements must be complied with; <br /> 67. The criminal penalty for violation of the requirements for restraint imposed by the Everett <br /> animal control, including a statement that, if the requirements are not timely met, the Everett animal <br /> control has the authority to issue a criminal citation or report such noncompliance to the Everett city <br /> attorney's office,which has the authority to initiate a criminal action; and <br /> 78. A statement advising: <br /> a. That the notice may be appealed; <br /> b. That the failure to file a timely and complete notice of appeal will constitute a <br /> waiver of all rights to an appeal under this chapter <br /> C. The notice shall be served on the owner in one of the following methods: <br /> 1. First class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested,to the owner's last known <br /> address.The effective date of service by mail is three days after mailing; or <br /> 2. Personally.If the notice is personally served, proof of personal service of the notice shall be <br /> made by a written declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the person effecting service, <br /> . - ---, :. - . _ - . - . • - - . - ._ ."Personal service" means handing it to <br /> the owner's attorney or to the owner; or leaving it at their office with their clerk or other person in <br /> charge thereof;or, if there is no one in charge, leaving it in a conspicuous place therein; or, if the office <br /> is closed or the owner has no office, leaving it at their dwelling house or usual place of abode with some <br /> person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein;or-. <br /> 3. By posting the notice on the front door of the living unit of the owner. <br /> E2019 ORDINANCE: Dangerous and <br /> Potentially Dangerous Dogs Page 7 of 15 <br /> 61 <br />