In the City of Chino Hills, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times except when on the owner's own private property. Animal control is provided under contract by the Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. (IVHS), which handles leash, stray and barking-dog complaints citywide.
Chino Hills is an incorporated city in San Bernardino County and enforces its own Municipal Code (Title 6, Animals) rather than relying on County animal ordinances. The City contracts animal care and control to the Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. (IVHS), based at 500 Humane Way, Pomona; IVHS confirms Chino Hills is among the cities it serves. The City's Animal Control page and its published FAQ both state the leash rule plainly: 'Except for your own private property, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times' and 'Dogs must be kept on a leash at ALL times, except when on your property.' The City's published pages do not state a specific maximum leash length, so residents should not assume a particular footage. Dog-at-large, stray and barking-dog complaints are all directed to IVHS at (909) 623-9777, with a 24-hour line at (909) 594-9858. The City has not officially designated an off-leash dog park on these pages, so dogs should be leashed in public areas. Note this is the City of Chino Hills program and is distinct from the City of Chino and from San Bernardino County Animal Care.
Leash and at-large complaints are handled by the Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. under its contract with the City; report to IVHS at (909) 623-9777 (24-hour line (909) 594-9858). A loose dog may be impounded by IVHS officers, with redemption, licensing and any applicable fees owed by the owner. The City does not publish a specific leash-violation fine amount on its public pages.
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