1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
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Vanderburgh County Code Chapter 6.05 (Animal Control) requires all animals - including dogs - to be on a leash whenever they are off the owner's property. A 'leash' means a cord, chain, rope, strap, or other physical restraint, and a dog 'at large' is any dog not on its owner's property and not adequately confined or under the immediate control of a person physically capable of restraining it. The ordinance was substantively amended in 2018 (CO.04-18-009). Enforcement is by the Evansville-Vanderburgh Department of Animal Care and Control and the Sheriff's Office. Report violations: Animal Care & Control at 812-435-6015.
1 cities in Vanderburgh County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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