Animal Ordinances in Cobb County, GA (2026)

Cobb County Code of Ordinances § 134-290

(a)There shall be a maximum ratio of one backyard chicken per 5,000 square feet of lot area on any lot less than two acres;(b)Only hens are kept on the property;(c)The backyard chickens shall be kept/maintained within a fenced area to the rear of the house;(d)Coops, or other buildings used for the poultry shall be located at least 25 feet off any property line. Coops are considered an accessory...

Cobb County Code § 10-11(a)(1)-(2)b

It shall be unlawful for the owner of any animal to permit such animal to be out of his immediate control and restraint, or to be left unattended off the premises of the owner, or to be upon the property of another person without the permission of the owner or person in possession of such other property. For the purposes of this chapter, condominium and apartment common property shall not be co...

Cobb County Code § 10-10(a)

It shall be unlawful for an owner to have or possess within this state a classified dog without a certificate of registration issued in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. Certificates of registration shall be nontransferable and shall only be issued to a person 18 years of age or older. No more than one certificate of registration shall be issued per domicile.

Cobb County Code §§ 10-1, 10-121(a)(18)

Hoarder means a person or entity that: (1) Collects animals and fails to provide them with humane/adequate care; (2) Collects dead animals that are not properly disposed of as required by this chapter; or (3) Collects, houses, or harbors animals in filthy, unsanitary conditions that constitute a health hazard to the animals being kept, and/or to the animals or residents of adjacent property. .....

Cobb County Code § 10-96(b), (e)

All dogs, cats and ferrets shall be vaccinated by four months of age and revaccinated as recommended by the current Compendium of Animal Rabies or a licensed veterinarian according to the type of vaccine and the duration of its effectiveness.(c)Animals that may not be vaccinated for health reasons at the direction of a licensed veterinarian and those under the suggested age shall wear a collar ...

Cobb County Code §§ 10-69(e), 10-72(b)

(e) All animals adopted from the animal shelter shall be neutered or spayed. Upon completion of neutering or spaying, within the period specified by CCAS, the veterinarian performing such operation shall submit to CCAS signed certification of such operation. The adopter shall be responsible for providing proof that the animal has been sterilized within seven days of the surgery or will ensure t...

Cobb County Code § 10-14

It shall be unlawful to purchase, sell, own, possess, harbor or breed skunks, foxes, prairie dogs, raccoons, coyotes, wolves, hybrid wolves, any hybrid animal that is part wild animal, exotic cats or any other wildlife unless licensed by the respective federal or state department of agriculture to possess such animal.

Cobb County Code of Ordinances § 134-213(11)

Special Exception Uses: Animal hospitals (subject to 35-foot landscaped screening buffer adjacent to all residentially zoned property). Athletic and health clubs (subject to 35-foot landscaped screening buffer adjacent to all residentially zoned property). Boarding kennels (indoor), provided that no outside runs allowed, approval of county health department required, must not create a ...