Stray Animal Ordinance

The large and growing volume of stray and unrestrained animals throughout Johnson County has become a nuisance to residents and to County property.

Please refer to the County Code Ordinance if you have any questions or concerns.

Sec. 14-52. – Owner responsibility.

• (a) All dogs and cats shall be kept under restraint.
• (b) Every dangerous dog or cat, as determined by the sheriff of the county or other designated authority shall be confined by its owner within a building or secure enclosure and shall be securely muzzled or caged whenever off the premises of its owner.
• (c) No dog or cat shall be allowed to cause a nuisance. The owner of every dog or cat shall be held responsible for every behavior of such dog or cat under the provisions of this chapter.
• (d) Dog and cat owners shall ensure that their dog or cat carries identification at all times in the form of microchip, tag, or other means to allow easy determination of the owners.
• (e) Livestock guarding dogs shall be exempt from nuisance regulations when performing duties protecting livestock on premises owned or controlled by the owner.

(Ord. of 10-9-2006)