Female dogs who have not been spayed go into heat about twice a year, starting when they are about 6 to 15 months old. During heat, females are receptive to mating and release mating hormones.

For more information, call 419-774-4795. Houghton said female dogs generally go into heat only twice a year, so the shelter is not inundated with puppies.

For more information, call 419-774-4795. Houghton said female dogs generally go into heat only twice a year, so the shelter is not inundated with puppies.

• Staking any dog, regardless of gender, on private property “for more than two consecutive hours.” Female dogs in season could not be staked out unattended “for any amount of time.” ...