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COLUMBUS PET LAW AND
PET LICENSE GUIDE
PET LICENSE GUIDE
| This Guide is Provided by the Veterinarians of Benning Animal Hospital, LLC |
The City of Columbus and the County of Muscogee are a joint
county-city for administration purposes. And this can make things
a little easier for having pets. This guide is only for educational
purposes, and if you have any questions, please contact Animal
Control or a licensed Georgia Attorney.
Columbus does have a site for Pet Laws, you can call the county offices if you have questions
at (706) 653-4512. For the Muscogee county animal law site Click Here!
Columbus Pet Licenses -
Dogs and Cats - Each dog or cat that is 4 months old or older must be registered with the
animal control and enforcement division. Some Veterinarians, including Benning Animal
Hospital, can process the forms and registration for you. The dog and/or cat must be
vaccinated for rabies before registration. While the fee changes from time to time, it is still
under $20 pet pet per year for Spayed or Neutered animals, much less than some cities!
Animals must be current on rabies vaccines each year for renewing your license. Please note
the permits do cost more for unspayed/un-neutered animals.
Guard Dogs- Require a numbered Red Collar ($25) plus registration and proof of Rabies.
Animal Control for Columbus-
7110 Sacerdote Lane
Columbus, GA 31907
Telephone: (706) 561-8602
Columbus/Muscogee County Laws for Pet Care
Columbus requires good pet care and not causing a nuisance for others.
But what exactly does that mean here in Columbus? Here's a short summary. For full details,
you can read the laws in Section 5 of the Columbus City/Country Ordinances.
GENERAL CARE-
MUST provide shelter from weather
MUST provide food and water every 24 hours.
MUST call police after hitting an animal with a car.
CARE TOWARDS OTHERS-
Pets cannot be unattended. Essentially they must be on your property and enclosed by
house, fence, or chain or there must be a person present. If you live on a farm (A-1 zone), as
long as your pets stay on your property, they don't need a fence or chain.
Pets must be leashed when at public parks. (Even bunnies!)
Pets can't cause damage to other people or their property.
Pet owners must not allow their pets to poop or cause other unsanitary items on other peoples
property unless they clean it up.
Pets cannot go to Restaurants, grocery stores, or other places where food for people are.
Pets cannot make so much noise that they "reasonably" disturb others.
Pets cannot eat from garbage cans or go dumpster diving.
Pets cannot dig up flower beds or gardens of others.
Pets cannot breed in public.
Pets cannot attack other animals (except for hunting season by permit) or people.
Pets cannot scratch or soil property of others, especially porch furniture.
Pets cannot be left in a car if it is 85 degrees or warmer.
DOG LAWS-
Dogs must be tethered if in the back of a pickup.
Dogs are not allowed to chase cars, bikes, or motorcycles.
Dog chains and/or ropes must be at least 12 feet long.
Dogs cannot bite people or threaten people, unless defending themselves or their owners.
Even when leashed.
Dogs in heat (females) cannot be taken on the streets or parks. They have to be kept away
from other dogs.
Animal Cruelty- These laws are serious, and can get you more than just a fine, they might
even get you put in jail.
Cannot kill or injure an animal in a cruel or painful manner.
Cannot abandon animal except at a shelter.
Cannot leave poisons out for animals to eat (except rats or mice)
Cannot bait, provoke or harass animals for aggression or dog fighting.
for more information see http://www.columbusga.org/publicservices2/Animal_Control/animal_ordinances.htm
county-city for administration purposes. And this can make things
a little easier for having pets. This guide is only for educational
purposes, and if you have any questions, please contact Animal
Control or a licensed Georgia Attorney.
Columbus does have a site for Pet Laws, you can call the county offices if you have questions
at (706) 653-4512. For the Muscogee county animal law site Click Here!
Columbus Pet Licenses -
Dogs and Cats - Each dog or cat that is 4 months old or older must be registered with the
animal control and enforcement division. Some Veterinarians, including Benning Animal
Hospital, can process the forms and registration for you. The dog and/or cat must be
vaccinated for rabies before registration. While the fee changes from time to time, it is still
under $20 pet pet per year for Spayed or Neutered animals, much less than some cities!
Animals must be current on rabies vaccines each year for renewing your license. Please note
the permits do cost more for unspayed/un-neutered animals.
Guard Dogs- Require a numbered Red Collar ($25) plus registration and proof of Rabies.
Animal Control for Columbus-
7110 Sacerdote Lane
Columbus, GA 31907
Telephone: (706) 561-8602
Columbus/Muscogee County Laws for Pet Care
Columbus requires good pet care and not causing a nuisance for others.
But what exactly does that mean here in Columbus? Here's a short summary. For full details,
you can read the laws in Section 5 of the Columbus City/Country Ordinances.
GENERAL CARE-
MUST provide shelter from weather
MUST provide food and water every 24 hours.
MUST call police after hitting an animal with a car.
CARE TOWARDS OTHERS-
Pets cannot be unattended. Essentially they must be on your property and enclosed by
house, fence, or chain or there must be a person present. If you live on a farm (A-1 zone), as
long as your pets stay on your property, they don't need a fence or chain.
Pets must be leashed when at public parks. (Even bunnies!)
Pets can't cause damage to other people or their property.
Pet owners must not allow their pets to poop or cause other unsanitary items on other peoples
property unless they clean it up.
Pets cannot go to Restaurants, grocery stores, or other places where food for people are.
Pets cannot make so much noise that they "reasonably" disturb others.
Pets cannot eat from garbage cans or go dumpster diving.
Pets cannot dig up flower beds or gardens of others.
Pets cannot breed in public.
Pets cannot attack other animals (except for hunting season by permit) or people.
Pets cannot scratch or soil property of others, especially porch furniture.
Pets cannot be left in a car if it is 85 degrees or warmer.
DOG LAWS-
Dogs must be tethered if in the back of a pickup.
Dogs are not allowed to chase cars, bikes, or motorcycles.
Dog chains and/or ropes must be at least 12 feet long.
Dogs cannot bite people or threaten people, unless defending themselves or their owners.
Even when leashed.
Dogs in heat (females) cannot be taken on the streets or parks. They have to be kept away
from other dogs.
Animal Cruelty- These laws are serious, and can get you more than just a fine, they might
even get you put in jail.
Cannot kill or injure an animal in a cruel or painful manner.
Cannot abandon animal except at a shelter.
Cannot leave poisons out for animals to eat (except rats or mice)
Cannot bait, provoke or harass animals for aggression or dog fighting.
for more information see http://www.columbusga.org/publicservices2/Animal_Control/animal_ordinances.htm
This information is provided for educational purposes only, please see a licensed professional, such as a Veterinarian or
Lawyer to find out more about these topics. Copyright 2008 Benning Animal Hospital, LLC, all rights reserved. Some Images
used with GFDL-GNU License or by permission of www.stockphotos.com.
Lawyer to find out more about these topics. Copyright 2008 Benning Animal Hospital, LLC, all rights reserved. Some Images
used with GFDL-GNU License or by permission of www.stockphotos.com.
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