ORC 955.22 requires dogs to be confined or under physical control at all times in unincorporated Cuyahoga County. Dogs off-leash off-property are running at large. Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter enforces and impounds.
Ohio Revised Code 955.22 is strictly enforced in unincorporated Cuyahoga County. Dogs must be kept physically confined, on a leash, or under reasonable control. Violation is a minor misdemeanor for first offense, escalating for repeat offenders. The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter in Valley View impounds stray dogs; owners pay boarding and licensing fees to reclaim.
First offense: minor misdemeanor up to 150 dollars. Second offense within year: 4th degree misdemeanor, up to 250 dollars. Impound fee plus daily boarding.
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