Animal Ordinances in Bucks County, PA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bucks County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dog Leash Laws
Bucks County's Park System Rules require every dog, cat and other pet to stay under the owner's control on a leash no longer than six feet anywhere in a county park, except inside the designated Dog Park. Owners must also carry a current license and rabies tag for the animal, and Park Police can ticket violations under Ordinance No. 170 as amended by Ordinance No. 174, Section 9.9. The rule applies only on county park property, not county-wide.
Bucks County Parks: 6-Foot Leash Law
Some RestrictionsBucks County Park System Rules and Regulations (Ord. No. 170 as amended by Ord. No. 174), § 9.9(A)
A. Except in a Dog Park, dogs, pets, and other animals must be under control of the owner at all times by leash. No leash will be longer than six feet.
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