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Basic Animal Control
Laws:
Every dog or cat three (3)
months or older must be vaccinated for Rabies and be licensed by the
City of Pine Bluff (the animal must wear the license on collar at all
times).
All dogs must be confined on
the owners property by a fence, pen, or enclosure. Any loose dogs in
your neighborhood should be reported to Animal Control.
Residents may not exceed four
(4) animals per household.
Penned animals must be kept
clean and sanitary and should not give off offensive odors.
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IS AGAINST THE LAW.
This includes physical abuse and abuse by neglect, which is failure to
provide adequate shelter,
food, water, and medical care.
Animal bites or scratches
that break the skin must be reported to Animal Control immediately.
The animal will be quarantined for a period of 10 days regardless of
vaccination status. The owner is responsible for all cost.
The keeping of exotic animals
is prohibited.
The keeping of Pit Bull breed
dogs is restricted.
Contact Animal Control for
complete listing of applicable laws or additional information. |
