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1. Does my animal have to be kept on a leash?

Dogs are required to be on a leash or under restraint. An animal is considered under restraint under any of the following conditions:

• It is humanely controlled by a leash held by a competent person
• It is securely tethered in a humane manner within the property limits of its owner or keeper
• The animal is confined on the premises of its owner
• Under verbal control on private property

In all cases, restraint shall be sufficient to prevent the animal from biting, attacking, or having physical contact with any person, unattended children, or animal.

Note: Cats are exempt from the leash law and are not required to be on a leash.

2. Does my animal have to be spayed / neutered?

By law, all animals are required to be spayed / neutered, and rabies vaccinated.

3. How many animals can I have in the city limits?

Maximum number of dogs allowed is 2 and the maximum number of cats allowed is 3.

4. Can I have exotic animals in the city limits?

Any wild or exotic animal not generally recognized to be domesticated are unlawful to keep, harbor, maintain or have in his/her possession or under his/her control within the city limits.

5. Where can I take a stray animal?

Stray animals may be brought to the animal shelter located at 500 South Main Street, however you must live within the city limits of Owasso for the animal to be accepted, and must provide proof of such in the form of a photo ID or driver's license.

Animals found outside city limits or found by persons not residing in city limits must take the animal to the appropriate jurisdictional facility or contact that jurisdiction for instruction.

6. Does it cost to surrender an animal to the Animal Shelter?

The surrender fee for adoptable animals is $10. Proof of residency is required.

7. Who can surrender an animal to the Animal Shelter?

Any residents living within the city limits of Owasso.

8. Can I just drop off an animal to the shelter without there being an Animal Control officer there? If I do what could happen to me?

Animals can only be dropped off during normal business hours. It is a violation of state and local law, punishable by imprisonment up to one year, or up to $500 fine, or both. Any animal dropped off or abandoned at the animal shelter is investigated and fully enforced.

9. Who do I call to report a barking dog?

You can report a barking dog to the Owasso Animal Shelter at 918-272-4965 during the normal business hours, Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  If the Animal Control Officer is away from the office, please leave a message.

After hours, contact the Owasso Police Department non-emergency number at 918-272-2244 and they will respond to the residence on a noise complaint.