Beyond state laws, localities even have laws and regulations pertaining to pets. Here’s a sampling of local pet laws in Florida.
Jacksonville pet laws
Jacksonville residents must get annual rabies vaccinations for his or her dogs, cats and ferrets. They need to also license all cats and dogs over 4 months of age annually.
Pet owners shouldn’t have greater than 4 cats and/or dogs over the age of 4 months.
Dog owners must keep their pets on a leash when in public. The leash shouldn’t exceed eight feet at its maximum extension.
Only licensed, vaccinated pets are accepted in pet-friendly shelters in Duval County during major storms.
Miami pet laws
Miami-Dade County requires owners of dogs greater than 4 months of age to license their pets. Dogs must wear their tags in any respect times. The county also offers tags for cats, though they’re not required.
Barking dogs and noisy birds could also be considered a nuisance, which may end up in a $100 high-quality. Homeowners with tenants who’ve nuisance pets could also be liable for their tenants’ animals and must pay fines.
You shouldn’t tether a dog outdoors unless they’re in your “visual range.” You furthermore mght should be certain that the tether won’t injure, strangle or entangle the dog and the pooch isn’t unnoticed during extreme weather. The dog also needs to have access to water, shelter and dry ground. In case your pet is on a pulley, running line or trolley system, it must be not less than 15 feet in length and lower than seven feet above the bottom.
Miami-Dade County has regulations targeted strictly at pit bulls. Pit bulls have to be securely confined indoors or in a secure pen with a top on all 4 sides not less than six feet high and you should have an indication that claims “Dangerous Dog.” When the dog isn’t confined, the owner should muzzle the dog and keep it on a leash. Pit bulls aren’t allowed inside 50 feet of any public school ground in Miami-Dade County, though there are limited instances when a pit bull is allowed.
Pit bull owners should provide proof they’ll pay for $50,000 in bodily injuries and register the dog with the Animal Services Division. The registration includes your contact information, where the dog is kept, a color photo of the dog, an entire ID of the dog and proof of liability insurance or other evidence of having the ability to take financial responsibility.
Orlando pet laws
Orange County residents with a dog, cat or ferret which can be 4 months or older should vaccinate their pets.
Orlando has 10 dog parks, including Barber Park Dog Park, Dr. Phillips Dog Park, Independence Dog Park and Yucatan Dog Park. These areas are a likelihood to your pooch to run and luxuriate in other dogs’ company, but you should also follow the principles.
Rules include dogs must come when called by owners, aggressive dogs aren’t allowed, owners will need to have a leash in any respect times and owners should leash dogs when entering and exiting the park.
Tampa pet laws
Dog owners must vaccinate dogs, cats and ferrets against rabies if the pet is 4 months or older. Residents can vaccinate their pet annually or every three years depending on the vaccine. Those that don’t vaccinate their pets pay fines of not less than $100 and as much as $500 for multiple violations.
Hillsborough County residents shouldn’t allow pets to run freely once they are off-property. Owners should keep pets on a leash now not than six feet and under control by their owner. At-large animals may result in a high-quality of not less than $100 and as much as $500 for multiple violations.
Dog parents shouldn’t leave tethered dogs unattended outside. The dog owner should remain outside with any tethered dog, keep it close by and the tether should safely restrain the dog and be connected to a buckle-type nylon or leather collar or body harness. Those that violate this bylaw may face fines of not less than $370 and as much as $1,000 for multiple violations.
Hillsborough residents also needs to prevent their dogs from biting or attacking an individual or pet unprovoked. People cited for a vicious animal or aggressive dog may face fines of not less than $450.
