Tallahassee requires dogs to be on a leash or confined at all times when off the owner's property. Leon County animal control regulations mandate rabies vaccination and registration. Dogs running at large may be impounded by Tallahassee Animal Services.
Dogs must be leashed or under direct physical control when in public. Leon County ordinances require all dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies and registered. Dogs found at large may be impounded by Tallahassee Animal Services at the Tallahassee Animal Service Center. Off-leash dog parks are available at designated city parks. Tethering dogs outdoors for extended periods may be regulated.
Leash violations carry fines of $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second, and $250 for subsequent offenses. Dogs at large may be impounded with retrieval fees of $50–$150. Failure to clean up waste is a $75 fine.
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