Kirkwood requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. MO Rev. Stat. §273.033 covers dangerous dogs. Strict liability for bites (§273.036).
Kirkwood requires dogs to be on leash in all public areas. Off-leash exercise permitted only in designated dog parks. Dogs must be licensed (city/county level) and rabies-vaccinated. Dogs at large may be impounded by animal control. Dangerous dog designation under MO Rev. Stat. §273.033 (Truly Man’s Best Friend Act) is behavior-based. MO Rev. Stat. §273.036 imposes strict liability on dog owners for bite injuries. Owner responsible for waste cleanup.
Off-leash: $50 to $200. At-large: impound fees + citation. Unlicensed: $50 to $200. Dog bite: strict liability.
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