Longmont requires every dog off its owner's property to be under physical restraint by leash, and every dog and cat over 3 months of age must be licensed annually and currently vaccinated against rabies under LMC § 7.04.040.
Longmont Police Animal Control actively enforces the city leash law in parks, on bike paths, and throughout the city — dogs may not be at large off their owner's property. Animals running at large may be impounded under LMC Chapter 7.04. Every dog and cat over 3 months old must be licensed annually (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31). Licenses are sold through DocuPet at longmont.docupet.com or by phone at 1-877-239-6072. License fees are $15 for spayed/neutered animals and $25 for unaltered animals. LMC § 7.04.040 requires every dog and cat over 3 months to be currently vaccinated against rabies with a USDA-licensed vaccine approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment that provides at least one year of immunity, administered by a licensed veterinarian. Owners must keep vaccinations current. Pot-bellied pigs must also be licensed; pig licensing is handled directly through Animal Control (not DocuPet) and requires a Colorado Certificate of Veterinary Inspection plus proof of spay/neuter.
Running at large, no license, or expired rabies vaccination is enforceable by Longmont Police Animal Control. Impoundment fees plus general municipal penalty up to $999 and/or 180 days jail apply.
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