Laws

Cats, just like dogs, are to be under the owner's control at all times. If a cat owner allows their pet to come on to your property and "do its business" two separate violations have occured. You can contact us anytime to file a complaint (812.376.2505). You do not need to leave your name or [...]

If a dog is not leaving its owner's property, then no ordinances are being broken and there is nothing that an Animal Care Services Officer can do. Make sure to take special care to keep people and other pets off of this property to avoid any potential problems. If the dog leaves its property and [...]

Often times just speaking with your neighbor will solve the problem. But if you do not feel comfortable with that, or you have tried and there has not been any relief - you can contact our office (812.376.2505) and register a complaint. This first complaint can be anonymous, but we need the specific address of [...]

There is no city ordinance requiring that pets be licensed. However, there is an ordinance that requires pets to have up-to-date indentification on them. This could be accomplished by a variety of means, including microchip, rabies tag, store-bought ID tag, or an ID plate on a collar. Some of these are more reliable than others. [...]

The technical answer is NO. A leash law requires that all pets be on a leash or lead or within a secure enclosure at all times. In theory, that is great. Is it enforceable, or realistic? No. This would mean if you were outside playing frisbee with your dog - it would have to be [...]