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Midwest City, OK Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing section
§ 8-87, Running at large
Applies to
streets, alleys, public places, private property
License status
Applies whether dog is licensed or not
Enforcement
City manager may seize and impound
Max penalty
$200 fine and/or 30 days jail

Summary

Midwest City makes it unlawful to let any dog run at large on streets, alleys, public places, or unauthorized private property, regardless of license status; loose dogs face city impoundment.

It shall be unlawful for any person to allow any dog owned, possessed, kept or harbored by him to run at large on the streets, alleys or public places, or on any private premises not under the control of such person, within the city, whether such dog is licensed or unlicensed.

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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 21).

Full Breakdown

Section 8-87 forbids allowing a dog you own, possess, keep or harbor to run loose on Midwest City streets, alleys, or public places, or on private premises you don't control, whether or not the dog is licensed. The city manager or a designee can seize and impound any dog found running at large under section 8-86. Violating any Article IV dog provision is a separate offense each day it continues, punishable under the Code's general penalty: up to a $200 fine plus costs and up to 30 days in jail per section 1-8.

Violations & Fines

Violating the at-large ban is a separate offense each day it continues: up to a $200 fine plus costs, up to 30 days in jail, or both, under section 1-8.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I let my dog off-leash in my own yard in Midwest City?
Yes: section 8-87 only bans running at large on streets, alleys, public places, or private property you don't control. A dog contained in its owner's own yard isn't running at large.
What happens if animal control catches my dog running loose?
The city manager or a designee can seize and impound the dog under section 8-86, and each day the violation continues counts as a separate offense under section 8-98.
Does this rule apply on Tinker Air Force Base?
No. Tinker AFB is federal property governed by military regulations, not Midwest City's code. The leash law applies only within city limits and jurisdiction.

Sources & Official References

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