It is unlawful to permit any animal to run at large within the corporate limits of the city except upon areas zoned for agricultural uses.

It is unlawful to carry out any inhumane treatment against any animal.

It is unlawful to keep any animal which by loud; frequent or habitual barking, howling, yelping or other noise, or action disturbs any person or neighborhood within the corporate limits of the city.

It is unlawful to keep or harbor a vicious animal within the corporate limits of the city.  An animal is considered vicious if it has bitten or attempted to bite any person or, caused serious injury to another domestic animal or livestock without provocation.

An animal that has shown a propensity, tendency or disposition to attack without provocation, and is able or likely to inflict injury to another person or animal may be deemed potentially dangerous.  Animals deemed potentially dangerous animals must be registered with Animal Services and may only be kept in the City under strict requirements upon approval of Animal Control.

It is unlawful to allow unspayed female dogs to be away from confinement on the premises of the owner except on a leash and under the control of an adult person, when such dog is in session.

It is unlawful to keep or harbor a dog or cat over the age of four months of age within the corporate limits of the city without such dog or cat having a current vaccination against rabies performed by a veterinarian.

If your animal is imponded by Animal Control or brought to the shelter by a citizen, there is a $10.00 fee for the first day of boarding.  A $7.00 fee is charged for each additional day.  All animals must have current proof of Rabies vaccination ($10.00 if not current) and micro-chip ($10.00, one-time charge).  City of Springdale residents must have all dogs and cats microchipped and registered with Springdale Animal Services.

All fees must be paid in full, prior to the animal being released.