Brookhaven requires dogs to be on a leash or under direct physical control when off the owner's property (Ch. 5 Animals). Animals at large are prohibited. DeKalb County Animal Services (404-294-2996) enforces animal control in Brookhaven.
Brookhaven's animal ordinance (Chapter 5) requires all dogs to be kept on a leash or under the direct physical control of the owner when off the owner's property. Dogs running at large are subject to impoundment. DeKalb County Animal Services (404-294-2996) provides animal control services for Brookhaven. Georgia's Responsible Dog Ownership Law (GA Code §4-8-20+) governs dangerous dog determinations.
Dog at large: $50 to $200. No rabies tag: $50 to $100. Dangerous dog violation: up to $5,000 and criminal charges.
Brookhaven, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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Brookhaven, GA
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