Proposed changes to Dallas pet laws
LIMITS ON OWNERSHIP
No more than a total of six dogs and cats per household.
MANDATORY SPAYING, NEUTERING
Required for all dogs and cats except:
• Those whose owners purchase a $500 breeder permit per animal, per year. The permit would only be available for breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club or the American Cat Fanciers Association.
• Animals younger than 6 months, service dogs for the disabled and animals that compete in shows.
TETHERING RESTRICTIONS
• Dogs cannot be restrained outside the presence of an owner except for "a period of time no longer than necessary for an owner to complete a temporary task."
• Tethered dogs must be tied up wearing a nylon or leather collar.
CONFINEMENT RESTRICTIONS
• A minimum of 150 square feet for an adult dog
• A structure sufficient to prevent escape
• Access to shelter in a building or dog house
DANGEROUS-DOG PROPOSALS
• Streamline the process to determine if a particular dog is dangerous.
• Allow the city to hold a dangerous dog longer than 10 days to determine whether it's dangerous.
• Allow the city to order a dangerous dog euthanized or removed from the city.
• Allow the city to impound a dangerous dog, if an owner fails to comply with confinement requirements.
SOURCE: City of Dallas