Stray and At Large Animals

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The City of Carrollton Animal Service Ordinance 91.010 defines an at large animal as:

An animal is at large when the animal is:

not confined to the premises of its owner by a fence of sufficient strength and height to prevent the animal from escaping,

not inside a house or other enclosure,

not secured by a leash of sufficient strength to prevent the animal from escaping

not secured by a leash of sufficient length so that the animal will remain on the owner's premises when the leash is stretched to full length in any direction;

in the open bed of a pickup, flatbed or similar vehicle and not securely confined within a crate or kennel that prevents the animal from exiting or reaching outside the vehicle.

The owner of any animal which is found "at large" is in violation of this ordinance and could face citations for such violation(s.)

The City leash laws impose a duty on animal owners. These laws are for the benefit of your pet, you, and your community. The intent is to prevent accidents with other animals (domestic and wild,) vehicles, exposure to diseases (parvo, distemper, rabies, leptospirosis, FIV, FeLv, panleukopenia, internal and external parasites, ringworm, etc.,) missing pets and to ensure the safety of everyone.

CDC cat diseases

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Why should I keep my pet on leash?

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Manners

Have you ever been at a park and someone’s off-leash dog is terrorizing a toddler eating an ice cream? It’s not that the dog is trying to scare the kid, but can you see how a 3-foot-tall person waving about a popsicle just out of reach of the dog’s face can seem like a game to the one with the wagging tail? No one is making friends with this. An obedient and well behaved dog is a positive reflection of its owner.

Loss Prevention

No Accidental Litters

Prevents The Spread of Disease

Marks Them As A Pet

Reduces The Risk of Being Poisoned

Your Pet's Lifeline

A leash is commonly referred to as "Your Pet's Lifeline," protecting your pet from traffic and unrestrained animals. Accidents or animal bites are greatly reduced when responsible pet owners obey the leash law.

Indoor Cats Are Safe from Wildlife Dangers. They are sitting ducks for birds of prey and other predators.

Even with a full set of fangs and claws, the cat rarely has a chance when caught outside, and declawed cats are even more at risk.

It's The Law