City Pet
Ordinance

Park regulations require pets to be on a leash not more than six feet long when in developed recreation areas surrounding Clinton Lake (excluding dog parks). Please respect other people's rights to a safe and enjoyable park visit.

Dog, Cats and City Ordinances
The City of Lawrence reminds you to take good care of your pets and respect your neighbors and fellow citizens.

Use common courtesy when out and about with your animals, especially your dogs that now need to be on leashes. Keep a close eye on your cats when they are outside and be aware of the city's animal ordinances.

• Pet owners must keep animals on leashes and under control at all times when outside their own fences. Dogs on electronic collars, under control of the owner, are exempt.


• Cats do not have to be restrained if they stay on their owner's property. Cats not on their owners' property will be considered "at-large" unless restrained by leashes.


• Pet owners must clean up thieir animal's excrement.


• Pet owners must comply with strict cruelty to animals regulations.