Below are the most common infractions people are cited for in
Fort Collins. Each is a quick synopsis so you can gain a better understanding
and avoid a citation!
Leash Laws – Any
and all dogs on city or public land must be on a leash. The only public area
where dogs are allowed off leash in Fort Collins is at one of the Dog Parks in
town. For the full list of City owned dog parks click here.
Licensing – All
dogs and cats 4 months and older in Larimer County must be licensed through the
Larimer Humane Society. If they are not properly licensed you can be written a
citation.
Rabies Vaccination
– All dogs and cats in Fort Collins must be up to date on their rabies
vaccination. You can be written a citation if they are not, also you will not
be able to license them until this is done.
Pet Waste – As
the owner of a pet, you are responsible for the removal of all pet waste on
public and private property (not owned by owner of pet). If you are caught not picking
up your pet waste, you will be written a citation.
Animal Disturbance of
peace and quiet – The owner of an animal shall not allow said animal to
create noise problems for neighboring homes or apartments. Noise problems would
be barking loud and for excessive periods of time, whining and or yelping loud
or for excessive amount of time, howling or squawking loud or for excessive
amount of time. We all know dogs bark and birds squawk, it becomes a problem
when this happens continuously throughout the day. Once a complaint has been
made Animal Control will leave a notice, and if nothing is done to remedy this
problem investigative actions will be taken. You could be written a citation.
Quantity of Pets –
A pet owner is not permitted to keep more pets on their property than can be
properly maintained in a healthy condition. The amount of pets must not create
a health or safety hazard for the owner, neighboring persons, or animals.
Obviously the paragraphs above are not the exact laws and
regulations in Fort Collins, for a more detailed description on each and many
more click here. Below are the rules for all City of Fort Collins Dog Parks:
- Owners must clean up after their pets.
- No aggressive dogs allowed.
- Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.
- Puppies under 4 months prohibited.
- Spayed/Neutered Animals recommended.
- Leaving dogs unattended prohibited.
- Limit 3 dogs per visit.
- Dogs in heat prohibited.
- Young children must be supervised.
- Owners must carry a leash at all times.
- Please keep gates closed.
[1] http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/municipal/chapter4.htm
