ARTICLE I.
GENERAL.
GENERAL.
Sec. 7-1.1. Definitions.
ARTICLE II.
ANIMAL SERVICES; CITY ANIMAL SHELTERS.
ANIMAL SERVICES; CITY ANIMAL SHELTERS.
Sec. 7-2.1. State law; local rabies control authority designated.
Sec. 7-2.2. Shelters established.
Sec. 7-2.3. Policies and procedures.
Sec. 7-2.4. Quarantine of animals.
Sec. 7-2.5. Impoundment of animals.
Sec. 7-2.6. Redemption of impounded animals.
Sec. 7-2.7. Adoption of animals.
Sec. 7-2.8. Killing or euthanasia of animals.
ARTICLE III.
CARE AND TREATMENT OF ANIMALS.
CARE AND TREATMENT OF ANIMALS.
Sec. 7-3.1. Loose animals.
Sec. 7-3.2. Sanitary conditions; maintenance of premises.
Sec. 7-3.3. Trapping animals.
Sec. 7-3.4. Unlawful placement of poisonous substances.
Sec. 7-3.5. Transporting an animal in an open bed of a motor vehicle.
ARTICLE IV.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS AND CATS.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS AND CATS.
Sec. 7-4.1. Vaccination of dogs and cats.
Sec. 7-4.2. Microchipping of dogs and cats.
Sec. 7-4.3. Revocation and denial of registration.
Sec. 7-4.4. Authorized registrars.
Sec. 7-4.5. Sale of dogs and cats.
Sec. 7-4.6. Limitation on the number of dogs and cats in dwelling units.
Sec. 7-4.7. Tethered dogs.
Sec. 7-4.8. Defecation of dogs on public and private property; failure to carry materials and implements for the removal and disposal of dog excreta.
Sec. 7-4.9. Confinement requirements for dogs kept outdoors.
Sec. 7-4.10. Restrictions on unsterilized dogs and cats.
Sec. 7-4.11. Breeding permit.
Sec. 7-4.12. Duty to locate owners of loose dogs.
Sec. 7-4.13. Confinement of dogs or cats in unattended motor vehicles.
Sec. 7-4.14. Dog bites.
ARTICLE V.
DANGEROUS DOGS.
DANGEROUS DOGS.
Sec. 7-5.1. Definitions.
Sec. 7-5.2. State law; animal control authority.
Sec. 7-5.3. Determination as a dangerous dog.
Sec. 7-5.4. Appeal of director's dangerous dog determination.
Sec. 7-5.5. Requirements for ownership of a dangerous dog; noncompliance hearing.
Sec. 7-5.6. Attacks by dangerous dog; hearing.
Sec. 7-5.7. Prohibition on owning a dog determined dangerous by another jurisdiction.
Sec. 7-5.8. Surrender of a dangerous dog.
Sec. 7-5.9. Dangerous dog owned or harbored by minor.
Sec. 7-5.10. Defenses.
Sec. 7-5.11. Dangerous dog registry.
ARTICLE V-a.
AGGRESSIVE DOGS.
AGGRESSIVE DOGS.
Sec. 7-5.12. Definition.
Sec. 7-5.13. Determination as an aggressive dog.
Sec. 7-5.14. Appeals.
Sec. 7-5.15. Requirements for ownership of an aggressive dog; noncompliance hearing.
Sec. 7-5.16. Attacks by an aggressive dog.
ARTICLE VI.
PROHIBITED AND REGULATED ANIMALS.
PROHIBITED AND REGULATED ANIMALS.
Sec. 7-6.1. Prohibited animals.
Sec. 7-6.2. Regulated animals.
ARTICLE VII.
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Sec. 7-7.1. Interference with an animal services officer.
Sec. 7-7.2. Sale of animals from public property.
Sec. 7-7.3. Keeping of roosters.
Sec. 7-7.4. Disturbance by animals.
Sec. 7-7.5. Vaccination of ferrets.
Sec. 7-7.6. Animals as prizes, promotions, and novelties.
ARTICLE VIII.
VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES, AND ENFORCEMENT.
VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES, AND ENFORCEMENT.
Sec. 7-8.1. Violations; criminal and civil penalties.
Sec. 7-8.2. Additional enforcement provisions.
Sec. 7-8.3. Reserved.
Sec. 7-8.4. Dallas Animal Welfare Fund.