Frequently Asked Questions About the Animal Ordinance

When did the new Animal Ordinance become effective?

Which pets will be required to have rabies vaccinations?

Will my pets be required to wear a rabies tag?

Will my cat be required to wear a rabies tag?

How can I get rabies tags for my pets?

How long will the rabies vaccination be recognized by Animal Services?

Will I be required to obtain a permit?

Why are permits being required?

Does the ordinance provide protection for consumers who purchase sick or defective pets?

My neighbor's pets are always on my property. I don't own any animals, and don't want my neighbor's pets on my property. Will this ordinance protect me and my property?

How am I supposed to keep a formerly outdoor cat indoors?

Are all cats required to be sterilized?

What does direct control mean?

What is the "Pooper Scooper Provision" I've heard about?

Will this ordinance protect animals that are transported in the back of pick-up trucks?

How does this ordinance protect animals left inside vehicles?

Does the ordinance protect the disabled who depend upon service animals?

Why are the fines for some violations of the ordinance so low?

Why are Animal Rescue Adoption Organizations being permitted?

Was the nuisance animal section of the ordinance improved over the current one?

What is the County doing to promote sterilization of pets?

How old must I be to receive the Senior Citizens discount on tags and adoptions from the County?

Why are adoption fees increasing so much under the proposed ordinance?