New Castle County requires dogs to be under control at all times in public areas. Delaware Code Title 9 §911 governs county animal control. Dogs running at large in unincorporated areas may be impounded.
Under Delaware Code Title 9 §911, New Castle County has authority over animal control in unincorporated areas. Dogs must be leashed or under voice control when off the owner's property. The county's animal control division enforces leash and at-large laws. New Castle County Chapter 4 (Animals) covers licensing and control requirements. Dogs found running at large may be impounded.
Dog owners whose pets run at large can be cited and charged impoundment fees.
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