Can my cat or dog roam free outside?

No, cats as well as dogs are not allowed to run at large. The City Ordinance relating to animals at large reads:

(a) It is unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dog or cat to permit such dog or cat to run at large within the city limits. The owner or keeper of any dog or cat shall not permit such dog or cat to go beyond the premises of the owner or keeper unless such dog or cat is securely leashed or otherwise securely restrained and at all times under the control of its owner or keeper.

(b) A fine of $50 will be levied against the owner of the animal caught running at large. After the second offense within a one-year period, the fine will be assessed at $100. The fine for the third and any subsequent offenses within a one-year period will be $150.

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1. I have a problem with a wild animal, who should I call?
2. Can my cat or dog roam free outside?
3. Is there anything I can do about my neighbor’s noisy animal(s)?
4. How many cats and dogs may I keep?
5. Do I have to have a license for my pets?
6. There are stray cats in my neighborhood. What can I do?