Little Rock, AR Animal Ordinances: Mandatory Spay/Neuter (2026)

Sterilization. All free-roaming cats shall be sterilized unless the owner's veterinarian, licensed by the state, certifies in writing that the animal is physically unable to reproduce or that the animal is medically compromised to the extent that it cannot be sterilized safely.(c)Chaining. Direct-point chaining or tethering of cats to a stationary object is prohibited.(d)Warning notice to comply with free-roaming requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article:(1)If the animal services division determines that the owner of a free-roaming cat is not in compliance with the microchipping and sterilization requirements of this section; and(2)If a prior warning notice to comply with the microchipping and sterilization requirements has not been issued for that animal; then the owner shall be given a warning notice to comply with the microchipping and sterilization requirements within ten (10) days, with documented proof of such compliance or a letter to document the owner's intent to keep the animal indoors submitted to the animal services division within that ten (10) day period. (Ord. No. 20,121, § 3, 6-16-09)