PET ID TAGS

Folks - as soon as the vet gives your young pets their Rabies shot remember to get their ID tags. The Rabies tag lists the name, phone number and address of the vet. So! All you need to do is put the Rabies tag onto the pet’s collar and leave it there all the time. That way, if the pet gets loose, anyone finding him or her can look at the tag to see the vet’s phone number and call to report the lost animal. Better yet, add another tag to your pet’s collar that lists the dog or cat’s name and your own phone number or address. You can get these from any pet store. When a pet has these but goes astray, anyone finding it can call you and you can go get him or her right away. Your pet will be very glad to see you! A happy pet is a loving pet.

VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH LEASH LAW

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal.

Veterinary Public Health (formerly called Harris County Animal Control) advises that, “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat or to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.”

Restraint is defined as the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances:
1 When it is controlled by a line or leash not more then six (6) feet in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being who is capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question.
2 When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle.
3 When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not have access to sidewalk to street.
While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained.

Let's all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet.