** A dog must be securely enclosed or confined to its owner’s yard by a physical fence in a manner that will isolate the animal from the public and from other animals. A dog tied to a tree with a chain, rope or leash is not considered legally restrained if it is not also confined by a secure fence. A cat must remain within the boundaries of its owner's property. When a dog is being walked or with its owner off its property, the dog must be on a leash and accompanied by the owner at all times. If the dog is without a leash or not accompanied by the owner, it is considered unrestrained and is in violation of the restraint ordinance.
HELPFUL NUMBERS
The numbers below are also on the City of Fort Worth website. Please use that link for additional information or clarification. You can also report violations online at the city's site.
| Police - Non-Emergency You can also visit the Fort Worth Police Department website. |
817-335-4222 | |
| Neighborhood Police Officer Officer L. Wiggins |
817-360-6147 | |
| Hazardous Driver (Road rage) | 817-392-4441 | |
| Street Light Repair | 817-392-8100 Or submit online report here |
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| Environmental Management Hours: 7 am - 6 pm Monday - Friday 7 am - 4 pm Saturday What to recycle What NOT to recycle |
817-392-EASY (3279) For further information see here |
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| Animal Control Stray dogs or cats Unrestrained pets**(see below) Dangerous dogs Wild & exotic animals |
817-392-PAWS (7297) |
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| Code Compliance High Grass & Weeds Illegal Dumping Junk Vehicles Trash & Debris Oversized Commercial Vehicles Front & Side Yard Parking Too Many Animals |
817-392-1234 Or submit on line report here |