Tangipahoa Parish, LA Animal Ordinances: Cat Rules (2026)

Under § 10-80, an animal is "at large" if it isn't under the restraint of a person capable of controlling it and is off the premises of its owner or designated keeper; a "feral" animal is a domestic species that has reverted to, or exists in, an untamed state and is unsocialized to humans, distinguishing colony cats from ordinary strays. Licensing runs through § 10-91: an owner of a dog or cat over six months old may apply, submitting a written application with name, address, a description of the animal, the required fee and a rabies certificate; the exemption is for animals held for resale or temporary boarding by commercial establishments.

00 replacement fee for a lost tag. Section 10-84(g) separately requires any female dog or cat in heat to be confined so it can't reach an unneutered male except for planned breeding, and § 10-91(j) waives the first 72 hours of boarding fees on a cat's first impoundment if it was currently licensed, though the owner still owes any fines tied to the reason for impoundment.