Ordinances/Fines
Animal Bites
All animal bites should be reported to Animal Control as soon as
possible. Reporting of animal bites, regardless of severity, is
required by state law.
Impoundment Fees
If your pet is found by Animal Control, it may be reclaimed with
payment of impoundment and boarding fees. All animals held for more
than seven (7) days become the property of the City of Wylie and
are available for adoption or euthanasia.
1st Impound - $40.00
2nd Impound - $60.00
3rd Impound - $80.00
Pet Excrement
Animal owners are responsible for the removal of their pet's excrement
deposited on public walks, recreation areas or private property.
Pet Restraint
Wylie City Ordinance requires all pets to be restrained by a leash,
a chain or a fenced yard. It is unlawful for an owner to fail to
prevent their pet from running at large within city limits or allow
them to run free in city parks.
Pet Treatment
An owner or person cannot abuse or cruelly mistreat any animal,
or fail to provide it with proper food, water, shelter or abandon
it when ill or injured. Owners should not allow their pet's quarters
to become unsanitary, malodorous or obnoxious to others.
Registration
All pets must be registered. Visit Permits
and Registration for more details.
Wild animals
It is unlawful for a person to own, maintain or keep a wild animal
in city limits.
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