Frequently Asked Questions
- What may local governments do when animals are being abused or cruelly treated?
- What may local governments do to protect the public from rabies?
- What may local governments do to prevent owners from letting their animals roam without a leash?
- What may local governments do to protect the public from dangerous dogs?
- May a local government ban pit bull ownership?
- What may local governments do to protect the public from exotic and dangerous animals other than dogs (e.g., lions, tigers)?
- What may local governments do to address animals that are creating a nuisance in the community?
- How may local governments generate revenue to support their animal control programs?
- How can a local government recover costs incurred in sheltering and caring for an animal while a civil or criminal case is pending?
