Lee's Summit requires every dog and cat outdoors to be contained by a fence, leash, or tether. Tethering is capped at 30 minutes at a time and 3 hours a day, and no household may keep more than three dogs or cats over six months old.
Under Article V of Chapter 5, Lee's Summit requires that while outside, all dogs and cats be contained at all times by a fence, leash, or tether. An animal not under restraint is running at large and may be impounded by Animal Control. Tethering is limited to 30 minutes at a time and no more than 3 hours in a day, the animal must be supervised, and shelter and water must be provided. No resident may keep more than three dogs, cats, or a combination over six months of age; six or more makes the property a kennel or cattery. Missouri imposes strict liability on dog owners for bite injuries under MO Rev. Stat. §273.036.
Running at large brings impound fees and a citation; over-tethering and exceeding the three-animal limit draw Animal Control enforcement. Dog-bite injuries carry strict owner liability under state law.
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