What dog owners in Tucson need to know — license, leash rules and barking — in plain English, each linked to the official Tucson page it came from.
Pima Animal Care Center licenses dogs in Tucson: every dog three months or older that has lived in the county 30 days must be vaccinated for rabies and licensed — $20 a year if altered, $65 if not, with reduced rates for low-income, senior and disabled owners.
Source: Pima County Code ch. 6.04; A.R.S. § 11-1008 · Get or renew a license →
Dogs must be confined on the owner's property, restrained off it, and on a leash in parks and public areas. An officer can cite on a witnessed violation, two witnesses from different addresses, or photo or video.
Source: Pima County Code ch. 6.04
Excessive noise from animals is a code violation enforced by Pima County Animal Protection Officers.
Source: Pima County Code § 6.04.160
Not covered yet: pet limits — we only publish a rule when we can link to the official page. Ask Tucson 311 or animal services.
Yes. Arizona requires dogs 3 months and older kept in the state for 30 days or more to be licensed by the county; proof of rabies vaccination is needed.
Arizona requires a dog to be on a leash or in a car, cage or similar enclosure at a public school or park, and a female dog in heat may not be at large. Counties may ban dogs from running at large in unincorporated areas.
Arizona requires dogs to be vaccinated against rabies (proof is needed for the county dog licence); state law does not set a separate requirement for cats.
Arizona caps security, however it is labelled (including prepaid rent), at one and a half months' rent — so a "pet deposit" counts toward the cap.
When FDA announces a dog or cat food recall, we email you the brand, the product and what to do.
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