ANIMAL LAWS & ORDINANCES
The following information is from the City of Denton Animal Services website.
Responsible pet ownership is governed by a framework of humane laws and policies to ensure the protection of both pets and residents. The City of Denton Animal Services enforces both City ordinance (Chapter 6 ordinance) and State animal laws (Health & Safety Code, Chapter 821-829).
PET REGISTRATION
Per sec 6-14 – All dogs, cats, or ferrets over four months of age are required to be registered with Animal Services. The owner is required to provide current rabies vaccination certificate, issued by a licensed veterinarian. Click here to download the pet registration form.
FEES
Not Sterilized Pet $25
Sterilized Pet $4
Sterilized Pet with Microchip FREE
All animals registered with the City will be issued a tag that should be worn by the animal at all times. In the event that your pet is lost the tag and microchip can assist with the reunification.
Anti-Tethering Ordinance support – Denton Animal Services, in conjunction with the Denton Police Dept, has enhanced the existing anti-tethering ordinance. DASF has supported this new effort with a grant to the shelter’s Anti-Tethering Fund. Shelter management, partnering with Habitat for Humanity and Freedom House, will provide free permanent or portable “dog run” enclosures for eligible Denton residents. The enclosures are spacious and can include a dog house. DASF is funding materials and the other partners are providing free labor. The Denton shelter will manage the applications, fund and projects. This program addresses DASF’s mission to keep pets with their owners and as well, to enhance pet welfare.
LOCAL ANIMAL LAWS
STATE ANIMAL LAWS
Health & Safety Code, Chapter 821-829