Owners or harborers of any dogs or cats four (4) months old or older living in the city after June 2016 MUST have a microchip implanted and registered with current information. (Sec. 6-44.)
ALL dogs and cats must have current rabies vaccinations performed by a licensed veterinarian (also Arkansas state law). (Sec. 6-30.)
It is unlawful for any person to own, keep, or harbor more than a total of four (4) dogs and/or cats over the age of six (6) months on one premises within the corporate city limits. (Sec. 6-27.)
If any person misrepresents the origin of any animal regarding how or where it was found, they will have been found fraudulent (Sec. 6-28.)
A dog and/or cat shall be deemed to be running at large when off the premises of the owner and not under the control of a person by means of a leash.
When a dog or cat has bitten and/or scratched and drew blood or otherwise attacked a person, the person or anyone having knowledge of such an incident must immediately notify the Animal Welfare at the Lowell Police Department.
Animals may be considered a nuisance or hazardous animal when they:
- Chase passersby or passing vehicles
- Attack other domestic animals
- Trespass on school grounds
- Are repeatedly at large
- Damage private or public property
- Bark, whine, or howl in an excessive, continuous, or untimely fashion
- Cause fouling of the air by odor and thereby create unreasonable annoyance
- Interfere with refuse collection or other service personnel
- Defecate on property other than property owned by its owner-keeper or harborer while at large or while under restraint
Any violation of the above offenses may result in the issuing of one or more citations per animal.
As a pet owner within the Lowell City Limits, it's important to know and follow the law, for the health and safety of both your pet and your fellow citizens. Familiarize yourself with the laws so that everyone is safe and happy.
All dogs and cats must wear an identification collar or tag that states the owner's name, address, and phone number.
All dogs and cats over the age of 4 months and other pets that are subject to rabies must have annual rabies vaccinations given by an accredited veterinarian. The metal tag showing the evidence of their vaccinations must be attached to their collars or harnesses.
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If you need assistance, please call 479-770-2185 or our Police Dept. 479-659-8888.
For more information Visit our animal ordinances