Matthews requires dogs to be leashed or under physical restraint whenever off the owner's property, enforced through Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control under the countywide animal ordinance.
Mecklenburg County Animal Care and Control Ordinance, adopted by reference by Matthews, requires all dogs to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property. Voice control is not sufficient except within designated off-leash dog parks. Matthews has public parks including Squirrel Lake Park where leashes are mandatory. Violations are civil infractions with escalating fines. CMACC responds to at-large complaints and impounds dogs found running loose.
First offense $50, second $100, third $250, plus impoundment fees.
Matthews, NC
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Matthews, NC
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