Enforces the law and tickets offenders who do not properly confine or control their dogs. Performs license checks and responds to reports of neglected, abused, abandoned, or nuisance dogs. Provides animal rescue services for dogs in emergency, life-threatening situations (such as being stuck in a fast-moving stream). Also investigates dog bites as well as livestock deaths caused by dogs or coyotes. Investigates reported incidents of cruelty to dogs. Dogs are held by the Dog Warden for 3 days, then housed by the Ross County Humane Society.