Garfield prohibits owners from letting any animal run at large; dogs must be on a leash and under physical control of a capable handler.
Garfield's animal control ordinance makes it unlawful for any person harboring, owning, or possessing any animal to permit it to run at large. A dog is not considered running at large only if it is on a leash and under the control of a person physically able to control it. Animals running at large or threatening public health and safety are apprehended and impounded by the Certified Animal Control Officer at the owner's expense, with fees set under the city code.
Allowing a dog or other animal off-leash in public, or letting an animal roam unsupervised off the owner's property within Garfield.
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