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Tulsa, OK Animal Ordinances: Mandatory Spay/Neuter (2026)

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

Key Facts

Applies to
dogs and cats over six months old
Exemption
Hobbyist Exemption Permit via Director of Finance
Penalty
up to $500 fine per offense
No license tag
presumed unaltered under the law
Authority
Tulsa Revised Ordinances, Title 2, § 101.A.18

Summary

Tulsa requires every dog and cat over six months old to be spayed or neutered unless the owner holds a Hobbyist Exemption Permit issued by the Finance Director.

Harbor, keep or possess a dog or cat over the age of six (6) months, other than a dog owned and used by the Police Department of the City as a police dog, which has not been spayed or neutered, unless the owner has secured a Hobbyist Exemption Permit as required in this title, and has continuously maintained such license.

Source: Tulsa Animal WelfareView official code

Full Breakdown

Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 2, § 101.A.18 makes it unlawful to harbor, keep, or possess a dog or cat over six months old that hasn't been spayed or neutered, unless the owner has secured a Hobbyist Exemption Permit under § 117 and kept it current. If an owner can't produce a valid license or tag for a dog or cat over six months, § 101.A.18 creates a rebuttable presumption the animal is unaltered. Violations fall under the chapter's general penalty, § 118: a fine up to $500 per offense, plus costs and fees. An Animal Count Exemption Permit holder still must comply with the spay/neuter requirement.

Violations & Fines

Violating § 101.A.18 is a municipal offense under the Chapter 1 general penalty, § 118: a fine up to $500 per offense, excluding costs, fees, and assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tulsa require pets to be spayed or neutered?
Yes. Any dog or cat over six months old must be spayed or neutered unless the owner holds a current Hobbyist Exemption Permit from the Finance Department under Title 2, § 117.
What happens if I don't have a license tag for my pet?
Tulsa law creates a rebuttable presumption that an unlicensed dog or cat over six months is unaltered, per § 101.A.18, which can support a citation.
Can I legally keep an unaltered pet in Tulsa?
Yes, with a Hobbyist Exemption Permit for show, hunting, or field-trial animals, or an Intact Animal Exemption Permit for a medically unfit pet, both issued under § 117.

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