Multiple dogs separated on the property. Fighting dogs are to be kept separate and would not be running around the back yard with each other. These dogs could just be territorial. Multiple dogs being rotated on the property. Example: One week there is a black dog and a red dog then three weeks later there is a blue dog and beige dog. Significantly heavy logging chains restraining the dogs. There could be dogs on logging chains that are not used for fighting.
Regardless, the tethering law does not permit dogs to be on logging chains at all and can be reported via as well. To learn more about the tethering law what is and is not permitted visit the Tethering Page. Dogs restrained in the woods behind and away from the house generally not typical for a everyday dog owner. Training equipment such as treadmills, break sticks, tires or spring poles hanging from trees. Some Pit Bull or other bully breed owners have break sticks in their homes.
This does not mean that they fight their dogs but it is more of a measure to break up accidental fights between their dogs. Dogs with weighted collars or weighted vest. The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have strict leash laws that apply to all animals except cats see the nuisance animal section for laws pertaining to cats.
Animals must be on a leash, contained within a fence or an operable and marked invisible fence. The invisible fence company should give owners a sign to place at the mailbox to indicate that there is an invisible fence present. An animal may be loose in its own yard if there is an adult 18 years or older immediately next to the animal and the animal responds to direct verbal commands of the person.
Please note that having the leash in your possession and not attached to the dog is not considered having the dog on a leash and you will still be subject to a fine. All regulations aim to protect the health and safety of our citizens. Please be a responsible pet owner and abide by the law.
Violations will be investigated and stiff fines may be applied. To report an animal at large, please call Please note that it could take up to 4 hours for an officer to respond. Any information about where the owner lives would help greatly. To find where these parks are located and the rules for participation, visit the Dog Parks page.
Nuisance Animals. Ordinance reads that it is unlawful for any person to own or maintain an animal in such a manner to cause a public nuisance.
Examples of situations which would constitute a nuisance are:. Having an animal which disturbs the rights of or threatens the safety of a member of the general public, or interferes with the ordinary use and enjoyment of their property.
Allowing an animal to damage the property of anyone other than its owner. Maintaining animals in an environment of unsanitary conditions which results in offensive odors.
Allowing or permitting an animal to bark, whine, howl, crow or cackle in an excessive, continuous or untimely fashion so as to interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of neighboring premises. Failing to confine a female dog in heat. Failing to remove feces deposited by a dog on any public street, sidewalk, gutter, park or other publicly owned or private property unless the owner of the property has given permission allowing such use of the property. Dog waste is raw sewage. Roundworms, E.
Some can last in your yard for as long as four years if not cleaned up. Children who play outside and adults who garden are at greatest risk of infection. Pet waste is one of the causes of bacterial contamination of streams in Mecklenburg County. The solution is safe and easy: 1 Scoop the poop, 2 put it in a plastic bag, 3 place it in the trash, and 4 wash your hands. If you have any questions about a possible nuisance situation, please call Please note the following:.
If future calls are submitted, an officer will be dispatched to evaluate the validity of the complaint. Regarding cat nuisances, including colonies, a call must be made to for an officer to come investigate prior to any animal pick up or trapping. The caller will be given deterrent options first. Here's why. Permits: 3 or More Pets and Livestock.
Livestock - If you wish to maintain any equine, cloven-hoofed animal cattle, goats, etc. Before a permit is issued, the premises must be inspected to ensure that the animal s are a minimum distance from the property line. We will also make sure that the animal s does not endanger the health, safety, peace and quiet of nearby residents. Three or More Dogs or Cats- If you have three or more dogs or cats in any combination four months of age or older frequently kept outside, you will need a permit.
The main purpose of this permit is to make sure that noise or odor caused by the animals will not interfere with a neighbor's use and peaceful enjoyment of his property. No renewal fee. Fill out the online permit application. Permit Application Check List. What you need to know or do before filling out a permit.
Once your application is received, the inspector will contact you to advise the next steps. Your address history will be checked to make sure there are no previous founded nuisance or cruelty calls. If you've had previous calls for service referencing these issues, they will be looked at further for final approval decisions. Pet License. All dogs, cats and ferrets four months and older residing in Charlotte, Mint Hill, Pineville and the unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County must be licensed annually.
This same law applies to ferrets living in Charlotte, Mint Hill, and Pineville. Proof of a current rabies vaccination from your veterinarian is required to purchase a license.
License fees will vary depending on whether your pet is spayed or neutered. License fee exemptions may apply in certain situations:.
Senior citizens 62 years of age and older may receive a free license for their pets, provided the animals have been sterilized. Any disabled owner of a dog which is used for seeing, hearing or assistance purposes may receive a free license if the animal has been spayed or neutered.
Animal licenses may be purchased by mail or online from PetData. They can also be purchased or renewed at the animal shelter. The new license tags replaced the old version on July 20, and is supported by pet identification company, PetHub. Owners are encouraged to activate their new license at PetHub. Upgrade packages are available, but not required, and include shelter broadcasts, found pet alerts, GPS tracking and more. The new license tag has three NEW ways to identify an animal, according to Fisher.
For general information visit petdata. Puppy mills contribute to pet overpopulation and cause countless dogs lifetimes of suffering in squalid wire cages. Help us stop this cycle of cruelty: Do your research before getting a puppy, and look into adopting a dog from your local shelter. The licensing fees for an animal license in Charlotte-Mecklenburg are as follows:.
After obtaining your first pet license, you are required to renew that license every one or three years, depending on which option you have paid for. The City of Charlotte has the right to refuse or revoke any animal license under its jurisdiction.
If your pet license has been revoked, you have the right to contest the decision. Not only can DoNotPay help you apply for a pet license, but we can also appeal a revoked license on your behalf and help you get your pet license reinstated. Looking for an easier way? If you want to save time registering your pet in Charlotte-Mecklenburg using DoNotPay but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in 6 easy steps:.
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Our goal is to solve problems and offer solutions that help make your life easier. Be sure that dogs are on leashes and cats or other small animals are in carriers. If your animal has bitten or broken skin in the last 10 days, please let us know so we can follow the proper steps to protect your pet and others.
You can contact us at We encourage all pet owners to consider other options for help or private rehoming prior to surrendering your pet to one of our centers. No one is in a better position to find your pet a new home than you are. While we never turn away a pet in need, we are also here to help you keep your pet.
Contact rescue groups. Rehoming Pets in NC. Resources may include:. Rabies vaccinations. Community Cats.
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