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1. How do I report a loose dog?

Call the Police Department at 972-412-6200 and press option one for non-emergency calls.

2. Do I need to license my pets with the City? How?

Yes, all dogs, cats, pot-bellied pigs and ferrets need to be licensed with the City’s animal shelter. Bring or mail a copy of your pet’s current Rabies Vaccination Certificate and appropriate fees to 4402 Industrial St. Rowlett, TX 75088. If you mail your certificate, we will return your tags by US Mail.

•  $10 for spayed / neutered animals or animals who are six months of age or younger. 
• Free for seniors 60 and over whose animals have been spayed / neutered.
• $20 for animals not spayed / neutered.

3. Does Rowlett have a leash law?

Yes, the City of Rowlett Code of Ordinances Chapter 6-4 (Running at Large) states, 

"(a) It shall be unlawful for any owner of an animal (other than a cat), to cause, permit, suffer or allow the animal to run at large. 

(b) Any animal control officer or police officer is authorized to impound such animals running at large, other than a cat, and may impound a cat upon receipt of a complaint that the cat causes a nuisance or hazard to the health or welfare of any person or animal."