Animal Ordinances in Monroe County, NY (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monroe County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Dog Leash Laws
Dogs and cats may enter Monroe County parks only on a leash; they're barred entirely from swim areas, beaches and golf courses.
Monroe County Park Dog Leash Rule
Some RestrictionsMonroe County, NY Code § 323-20(A)
No person shall bring into, permit, have or keep in a park any dog, cat or other household pet or any other animal which may be injurious or destructive to birds, fish, animals or other wildlife, plant life or other natural features within a park or may be dangerous, injurious or offensive to other users of a park; except that dogs and cats shall be permitted within a park if controlled by leas...
Cat Rules
Monroe County requires every cat four months or older to be vaccinated against rabies, with a licensed veterinarian's certificate as proof, under the county's Feline Rabies Control law.
Monroe County Cat Rabies Vaccination
Some RestrictionsMonroe County Sanitary Code § 569-75(A)
The owner of every cat four months or older shall have the cat vaccinated against rabies. Evidence of vaccination shall consist of a certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian with the original certificate given to the owner and a copy retained by the person administering the vaccine.
Coyote Management
The County Legislature may authorize a Wildlife Management Plan for Durand Eastman Park, including firearm discharge and immuno-contraceptives to control wildlife.
Monroe County Durand Eastman Wildlife Plan
Significant RestrictionsMonroe County, NY Code § 323-18.1
the County Legislature may, by resolution, after a public hearing before the County Legislature, authorize the implementation of a Wildlife Management Plan in Durand Eastman Park, which plan may include the discharge of firearms and the use of other instruments for the purpose of taking wildlife or the administering immunol-contraceptive materials as specified in the Wildlife Management Plan. S...
Animal Ordinances by City in Monroe County
1 cities in Monroe County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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