We would like to remind you of the animal ordnances in Cobb County, concerning leash laws and barking. If you are a pet owner, please be kind to your pet and your neighbors by following the laws of responsible animal ownership.

It is unlawful for the owner of any animal to permit an animal to be out of his immediate control and restraint, or to be left unattended off the premises of the owner, or to be upon the property of another person without the permission of the owner or person in possession of such other property.

Restraint of dogs and/or animals shall be maintained as follows:
a. When upon the premises of the owner, all animals should be kept indoors or in a primary enclosure as in such a manner as to contain the animal within the bounds of the owner’s premises, or on a leash in the hands of a person that possesses the ability to restrain the animal. Tethering as a means of primary enclosure is not permitted.
b. When off the premises of the owner, all animals should be maintained on an appropriate chain, leash or tie not exceeding 6 feet in length, and in the hands of a person who possesses the ability to restrain the animal.

Nuisance animal means any animal that:
(1) Damages, soils, defiles, eliminates or defecates on private property other than its owner’s property or on public property;
(2) Causes unsanitary or offensive conditions or otherwise endangers public health, welfare or safety;
(3) Causes a disturbance by barking, howling or other noisemaking for a period of more than 15 minutes;
(4) Chases vehicles, bicycles, or people;
(5) Is in estrus and not confined in a manner which can keep it away from intact males of the same species; or
(6) Causes serious annoyance to a neighboring residence and interferes with the reasonable use and enjoyment of that property.

If you have a problem with an animal in your neighborhood you can contact Cobb County Animal Control at 770-499-4136 during the hours of 8am to 8pm and request that an Animal Control Officer be dispatched to handle the complaint. During the hours of 8pm to 8am contact Cobb County Police non-emergency number 770-499-3900 and a police officer from your jurisdiction will be dispatched to handle the complaint. You can also use the online complaint form https://www.cobbcountyegov.org/secure/animalcontrol/complaints.htm
to report barking or other problems.