County mulls animal ban

Who doesn’t love “bring your pet to work day”? Office workers who dislike dog urine, for starters.​

For years, Jefferson County has allowed employees to bring pets, specifically dogs, to work. But following multiple incidents of urination, biting, and staff conflict, the county may soon ban all animals from its buildings and vehicles.

​County Commissioner Dan Hagerty has received several complaints in recent weeks, including two custodians who reported cleaning dog mess out of office carpeting.