Uncontained Dogs
Hays County and the Oak Forest C&R’s require dogs to be contained. Hays County specifically prohibits dogs running at large which is defined as not completely confined by a building, wall, or fence of sufficient strength or construction to restrain the animal except when a dog subject to these regulations is under the direct supervision of the owner and is:
- On a leash
- Held in the arms of the owner or within the limits of the owner’s private property and is obedient that owner’s verbal commands.
- Within an automobile or vehicle of its owners and properly restrained.
- Participating in a field trial, dog show, or obedience classes.
Our deed restrictions state that "all animals shall be contained within the lot lines either by fence, leash, or other comparable device. Animals shall not be allowed outside an owners lot." These regulations are both for the safety of the residents as well as the safety of the animals. Animals running free might get hit by a car. Owners should also consider that although their dog is harmless, they don’t appear harmless to a person walking in the neighborhood when an unfamiliar dog comes running toward them. It is even possible that your "harmless" dog might get hurt when they approach individuals that may have all sorts of good reasons to distrust an advancing animal.
Please be a considerate neighbor and contain your dogs for the safety of all. For reference, Hays County Animal Control can be accessed at http://sheriff.co.hays.tx.us/Patrol/aco_home.php. Animal Control can also be reached by telephone at (512)393-7896.