Microchipping
Animal Ordinances
Mandates that dogs and cats be microchipped before leaving a shelter or by a certain age, including registration and tag requirements.
How Microchipping Rules Differ by Place
Solano County, CA: Solano County Shelter Pet Microchip Rule
Heavy RestrictionsEvery dog and cat adopted, released, redeemed or rescued from the Solano County Animal Shelter must be implanted with a microchip before leaving, and the owner is responsible for…
Pasco County, FL: Microchips required for dogs and cats over four months
Heavy RestrictionsPasco County Code Sec. 14-100 requires that all dogs and cats over four months of age that are sold, adopted, transferred, or returned to an owner after stray impound be microchipped…
Iowa City, IA: Iowa City Dangerous Animal Microchip Rule
Heavy RestrictionsIowa City does not make microchipping mandatory for pets generally, but once an animal is declared dangerous, the owner has five days to get it implanted with a microchip by a trained…
Folsom, CA: Folsom Animal Shelter Microchip Scan Rule
Few RestrictionsFolsom does not require pet owners to microchip their animals; the only microchip rule in the municipal code is a shelter duty. Section 7.10.040(D) requires the animal shelter to scan…
Lancaster, CA: Lancaster Does Not Require Dog Microchipping
Few RestrictionsUnlike unincorporated Los Angeles County, Lancaster has opted its dog owners out of the county's microchip mandate: Municipal Code Section 6.04.030 expressly declares the county…
Salinas, CA: Salinas Dog License Tag and Microchip Rule
Few RestrictionsSalinas does not require owners to microchip their dogs or cats. Municipal Code Section 7-6 instead requires every dog over four months old to wear a physical license tag at all times…
Cities & Counties with Microchipping Rules
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Other Animal Ordinances Topics
Chickens & Livestock
Combined rules for keeping chickens and other livestock such as goats, rabbits, and ducks on residential property, including lot size requirements.
Dog Leash Laws
When and where dogs must be on a leash, off-leash park rules, leash length limits, and penalties for dogs running loose.
Breed Restrictions
Bans or special requirements for specific dog breeds, including breed-specific legislation, muzzle requirements, and insurance mandates.
Beekeeping
Rules for keeping bees in residential areas, including hive placement, number of colonies allowed, and registration requirements.
Exotic Pets
Which non-traditional pets are allowed or banned, such as reptiles, ferrets, potbelly pigs, and other exotic animals.
Wildlife Feeding
Rules about feeding wild animals like deer, coyotes, or feral cats, and requirements for securing trash to prevent wildlife encounters.
Pet Limits
Maximum number of cats, dogs, or other companion animals allowed per household, including counts that trigger kennel-license requirements.
Cat Rules
Rules specific to cats, outdoor roaming, feral cat colonies, leash laws (yes, some cities require them), and licensing requirements.
Mandatory Spay/Neuter
Requirements that dogs and cats over a certain age be sterilized, with intact-animal permits, exemptions for breeders, and penalties for noncompliance.
Coyote Management
How your city handles urban coyotes, including hazing protocols, feeding bans, and what residents should do when sighting one near homes.
Pet Store Rules
Restrictions on retail pet sales, including bans on commercially bred dogs and cats and rescue-only sourcing requirements.
Pet Groomer Rules
Health and safety standards for commercial pet grooming, including animal-handling certifications, sanitation, and zoning where mobile groomers may operate.
Veterinary Clinic Zoning
Where veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and emergency animal-care facilities may be located, including overnight-boarding and noise buffers.
Bird Protection
Local rules protecting specific bird species (LAMC §53.55), including penalties for trapping or harming protected species and bird-safe building design.
Wildlife Rescue Permits
CDFW and city permits required to rehabilitate injured wildlife, including the Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit program and approved holding facilities.