It's unlawful to keep livestock animals, venomous reptiles, or any other animals of which the keeping in captivity is prohibited by state or federal law. For example: no horses, cattle, or pigs; no tigers or other large cats that would be in violation of the federal Big Cat Public Safety Act enacted in December 2022.
Both dogs and cats over six months of age must have a current rabies vaccination.
All dogs over the age of six months are required to be licensed. If you have three or more dogs, a kennel permit is also required. Dog licenses and kennel permits are issued by the City Clerk.
Businesses offering dog boarding for three or more dogs are required to obtain a kennel permit annually. Kennel permits are issued by the City Clerk.
All dogs in the city are required to be controlled by:
- A fence, leash, picketed by means of a chain or cable to a secure object confining the dog to a specified area, e-collar, or owner’s command when within the confines of the owner’s property.
- Being within a vehicle being driven or parked on a public street.
- A leash not exceeding six feet in length while outside of the owner’s property and under the control and direction of the owner or the owner’s custodian. Use of an e-collar or clicker training device as an alternative to a physical leash is only acceptable provided the dog is kept within six feet of the owner or custodian at all times; however, when on City park property, dog(s) are required to be on a physical leash only (no e-collar or clicker training device) at all times.
Animals may not be left unattended and endangered in motor vehicles.