Deputy dog warden sworn in

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Wayne County Deputy Dog Warden Dakota Snure, left, is sworn in by Wayne County Commissioner Sue Smail as Commissioners Ron Amstutz and Becky Foster look on. Snure worked at the Wayne County Dog Shelter for two years prior to becoming deputy.

WOOSTER  Dakota Snure was sworn in as Deputy Dog Warden by Commissioner Sue Smail during a regular Commissioners session recently, according to a news release.

Snure will work with the dog warden and staff to enforce dog license laws, impound dogs running at large, and deem dogs a nuisance, dangerous, or vicious.

A 2012 ECOT (Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow) graduate, Snure grew up in New Philadelphia and moved to Wayne County at the age of 13. He studied Veterinary Technology at Brown Mackie College and has been employed by the Wayne County Dog Shelter for two years prior to becoming deputy warden.

“This is a wonderful opportunity,” Snure said about the promotion. “It is very rewarding to be able to make a difference in this area. I love Wayne County, and I want to ensure that residents get amazing service from us.”

One of the lesser-known responsibilities of the office is investigating livestock harmed by coyotes.

“If any livestock is attacked by a coyote,” Snure said. “The Dog Warden is obligated to investigate that to determine if the livestock owner is eligible for state reimbursement.”

For additional information, or to adopt a dog, visit www.waynedogshelter.org.