It is the public policy of Clallam County to secure and maintain such levels of animal control within the unincorporated areas of Clallam County as will protect human health and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable to prevent injury to property. To this end, it is the purpose of this title to provide a means of controlling errant animal behavior so that it shall not become a public nuisance.

It is also the policy of Clallam County to prevent the inhumane treatment of animals. Therefore, it is also the purpose of this title to provide for the humane use, care, and treatment of animals to the end that cruelty to such animals will be reduced or eliminated.