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Hendersonville, TN Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

At-large definition
Off property, not on leash
Impoundment fee
$10 minimum
Boarding fee
$5/day minimum
Holding period
7 days before disposition
Rabies vaccination
Required over 3 months old

Summary

It's unlawful for a Hendersonville owner to let a dog or cat run off-leash and off their own property; any pet found at large may be seized and impounded under Municipal Code § 10-203.

"Pet." All members of the dog and cat families. ... "At large." A pet is considered to be running "At Large" when the pet is off of the premises of the owner and not on a leash. ... It shall be unlawful for any owner or person harboring a pet to allow the animal to run at large. Any pet found running at large may be seized and impounded by any person or officer.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 4).

Full Breakdown

Municipal Code § 10-203 makes it unlawful for any owner or person harboring a pet, defined in § 10-201 as any member of the dog or cat families, to allow the animal to run at large. A pet is 'at large' whenever it is off the owner's premises and not on a leash, and any officer or member of the public may seize and impound it. Impounded pets go to the pound under § 10-204, and owners can redeem a vaccinated, non-vicious pet for at least a $10 impoundment fee plus a $5-per-day boarding fee under § 10-205.

Violations & Fines

Letting a pet run at large is a strict-liability violation; the animal can be seized and impounded on the spot, and unclaimed animals are held only seven days before disposition under § 10-206.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do dogs have to be on a leash in Hendersonville?
Yes, § 10-203 makes it unlawful for an owner to let a pet run at large, defined as off the owner's property and not on a leash.
What happens if my dog is picked up running loose?
It can be seized and impounded by any officer or member of the public; redeeming a vaccinated pet costs at least a $10 impoundment fee plus $5-per-day boarding, per § 10-205.

Sources & Official References

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