South San Francisco requires dogs to be leashed on public property. No voice-control exemption exists in San Mateo County. Animal control is provided by Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA at (650) 340-8200.
South San Francisco Municipal Code requires dogs to be on a leash when off private property. San Mateo County has no voice-control exemption — a physical leash is required at all times in public areas except designated off-leash zones. Animal control services in South San Francisco are contracted to Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA at (650) 340-8200. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets on public property.
Off-leash: $50 to $200 citation. Failure to clean up: $100 to $500. Unlicensed dog: $50 to $250. At-large dog: impound fees.
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