County Ordinances Pertaining to Animals

10-33: Rabies inoculation of dogs and cats; availability of certificate

  • All dogs and cats must have a current rabies vaccination  

10-35: Notification by individual finding a companion animal

  • An individual that finds companion animals and provides care/self-keeping must make a reasonable attempt to contact the owner and the animal shelter within 48 hours 

10-61: Licensed required

  • Must show proof of rabies vaccination to obtain dog license

10-64: DOGS MUST WEAR LICENSE 

  • Any dog not wearing a collar bearing a valid license tag of the proper calendar year shall be deemed to be unlicensed

10-69: Dogs running at large

  1. No dog is permitted to run at large in any part of the county from April 1st through May 31st 
  2. No dog is permitted to run at large year-round in:
    • R-1 zone areas
    • Corinth Heights Subdivision
    • Corr Walker Subdivision (Beaver Creek)
    • Timberland Estates Subdivision 
    • Rose Garden Estates 
    • Reed Brothers Subdivision 
    • Edge Hill Farm Subdivision 
    • Cherry Hill Subdivision
    • Spring Pleasants Subdivision  

10-95: Animals creating nuisance

  1. Damages, soils, or destroys public or private property 
  2. Interference with molest or attacks people or other animals 
  3. Chases, snaps at, harasses or impedes pedestrians, bicyclists or vehicles
  4. Dangerous to the public’s health, safety or welfare.  
  5. Allowing a female dog to run at large while in heat 

10-96: Noise from animals

  1. Meaning any howling, barking, or other animal noise which continues for no less than 30 consecutive minutes with no cessation in such sound for a period greater than 5 minutes during the consecutive 30 minutes.


*Please see Chapter 10 under the King William County Ordinances for additional information and ordinances*