Animal Ordinances in Carroll County, GA (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Carroll County, Georgia.
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Chickens & Livestock
Unincorporated Carroll County, Georgia allows commercial poultry, dairying and livestock raising in the Agricultural (A) district if animal housing sits at least 200 feet from any property line, per County Code § 102-8(8.1)(1)(b), while the Multi-Family Residential (MFR) district permits noncommercial poultry and livestock only as a conditional accessory use kept in the side or rear yard.
Carroll County, Georgia Poultry and Livestock Rules
Some RestrictionsCarroll County Code § 102-8(8.1)(1)(b) (Agricultural District); § 102-8(8.5)(2)(a) (MFR District)
b.Commercial forest, agriculture, dairying, poultry and livestock raising provided that buildings used for housing fowls or animals or processing products not be located closer than 200 feet to any property line. ... a.Non-commercial poultry, horse, an livestock raising and greenhouses as an accessory use to a one-family dwelling for the principal benefit of the occupants thereof, provided that...
Dog Leash Laws
In unincorporated Carroll County, Georgia every dog must be confined to its owner's property or kept on a leash, chain or lead strong enough to prevent escape; in residentially zoned districts, dogs must be actively restrained under Code §§ 14-51 and 14-53(c)(2).
Carroll County Dog Leash & Restraint Requirements
Some RestrictionsCarroll County Code §§ 14-51, 14-53(c)(2)
Under control. Any animal shall be considered under control if it is confined to the premises of its owner, or is secured by a leash, chain or lead of sufficient strength to prevent it from escaping from its owner when away from the premises of the owner. ... (2)Dogs and cats. An owner of a dog, cat, or any animal shall restrain the animal in such a manner, whether by leash, fence or other appr...
Cat Rules
Unincorporated Carroll County, Georgia recognizes trap-neuter-return colonies: an ear-tipped 'community cat' under an approved TNR program is protected from routine impoundment, while unidentified strays go to the shelter for adoption, a TNR program, or disposal under Code § 14-53(h).
Carroll County Cat Rules: TNR, Strays, Impoundment
Light RestrictionsCarroll County Code §§ 14-51, 14-53(h), 14-54(10)
Community cat means an unowned, free-roaming cat that has been marked by surgical ear-tip pursuant to a community cat program or a TNR (trap, neuter, return) program approved and operated by the department. ... (h)Stray cats. Any stray cat without any traceable form of identification that is impounded or brought to the animal shelter and deemed eligible may be transferred immediately to a commu...
Mandatory Spay/Neuter
Carroll County, Georgia does not mandate spay/neuter for pets generally, but Code § 14-56 lets the Animal Control Department condition any shelter adoption on evidence the animal has been, or will be, spayed or neutered, vaccinated and paid for.
Carroll County Shelter Adoptions Require Spay/Neuter
Light RestrictionsCarroll County Code § 14-56
The department may convey ownership (permit adoption) of any animal which has become the property of the department to a responsible person subject to conditions prescribed by the department, including, but not limited to, the following:(1)Payment of an adoption fee to be set by the board of commissioners and any vaccination, licensing or veterinary costs;(2)Evidence that the animal has been, o...
Pet Store Rules
Unincorporated Carroll County, Georgia lets pet shops sell animals under a county permit, but Code § 14-59(d) bans selling any animal over three months old without vaccination, and § 14-59(f)(2) sets minimum water, temperature and cage-size standards.
Carroll County Pet Shop Standards & Vaccination Rule
Some RestrictionsCarroll County Code § 14-59(d), (f)(2)
(d)Prohibited conduct. Any animal establishment shall not sell, trade or give away any animal over three months of age unless the animal has been vaccinated as required by this article. ... a.Hot water at a minimum temperature of 160 degrees shall be available for washing and disinfection. Cold water shall be easily accessible in all parts of the shop. Fresh water for consumption shall be avail...
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