Animal Ordinances in Petaluma, CA (2026)

1 verified animal ordinances for Petaluma, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dog Leash Laws

Petaluma Municipal Code Section 9.08.130 (Animals at Large) requires dogs off the owner's property to be on a leash not exceeding six feet held by a person capable of controlling the dog. Dogs cited for being at large and over six months old must be spayed or neutered and microchipped at the owner's expense. Section 9.08.180 covers excessive barking and other animal noise.

Petaluma, CA Dog Leash Law

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