FAQs • City of Montrose • CivicEngage

Does the city have a leash law?: Yes. The city’s Animal Control Regulations (Chapter 6-2, City of Montrose Municipal Code) require that pet owners keep their animals on a leash, cord, chain, or other restraining device that is no more than six feet in length at all times when not on their own property. While off his or her property or premises, an animal’s owner or custodian is not permitted to control the animal only by use of verbal command or electronic collar. This also applies to all public parks, open spaces, and trail areas with the exception of the designated off-leash areas within the city's dog parks.

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Animal Control

1. How many pets am I allowed to keep at my residence in the City of Montrose?: A maximum of two dogs and two cats are allowed per residence, per Section 6-2-3 of the City of Montrose Municipal Code.

2. Does the city code provide any restrictions on barking dogs?: Yes. Animal Control Regulations (Chapter 6-2, City of Montrose Municipal Code) prohibit several nuisance animal behaviors, including continuously barking or screeching animals. While the city’s animal control officer ((970) 249-9110) can provide assistance, it is usually best to try to resolve the matter with the animal’s owner before contacting the city.

No. Dogs are required to display current and legible owner contact information. Acceptable identification is defined as:

1. Identification tag

2. A registered microchip

3. Rabies vaccine tag

See the city’s Animal Control Regulations for additional details.

4. Does the city have a leash law?: Yes. The city’s Animal Control Regulations (Chapter 6-2, City of Montrose Municipal Code) require that pet owners keep their animals on a leash, cord, chain, or other restraining device that is no more than six feet in length at all times when not on their own property. While off his or her property or premises, an animal’s owner or custodian is not permitted to control the animal only by use of verbal command or electronic collar. This also applies to all public parks, open spaces, and trail areas with the exception of the designated off-leash areas within the city's dog parks.

5. Am I required to keep my dog or cat in my yard?: Yes. Animal Control Regulations (Chapter 6-2, City of Montrose Municipal Code) require that all pet animals be contained or under control by a leash.
Animal Control Regulations

6. Can I tether my dog on a rope, chain, or cable?: Yes, this is a legal means of containing a dog. However, it should be a last resort and only a temporary solution. We respond to many calls of these dogs tangled and unable to access food, water, or shelter.

7. When should mistreatment of animals be reported?: Animal owners are required to provide adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care for their animals. If you are concerned for the welfare of an animal within the city limits of Montrose, please call Montrose Police Department Animal Services at 970-249-9110.