FAQs • Louisa County, VA • CivicEngage

Is there a leash law in Louisa County?: Louisa County has a leash law in effect throughout the entire county from April 1 through June 30. For the purposes of this section, a dog shall be deemed to "run at large," while such dog is roaming, or self-hunting off the property of its owner or custodian and not under its owner's or custodians immediate control; provided, that no dog shall be deemed to be running at large in violation of this section if it shall be engaged in lawful hunting outside of such subdivision under the direction of its owner or custodian and shall thereafter stray into such subdivision; provided, that such owner or custodian shall place such dog under his immediate control within a reasonable time. For more information and details of the leash law view the Leash Law in Louisa County page.

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Animal Control - Dog Related Questions

1. Is there a leash law in Louisa County?: Louisa County has a leash law in effect throughout the entire county from April 1 through June 30. For the purposes of this section, a dog shall be deemed to "run at large," while such dog is roaming, or self-hunting off the property of its owner or custodian and not under its owner's or custodians immediate control; provided, that no dog shall be deemed to be running at large in violation of this section if it shall be engaged in lawful hunting outside of such subdivision under the direction of its owner or custodian and shall thereafter stray into such subdivision; provided, that such owner or custodian shall place such dog under his immediate control within a reasonable time. For more information and details of the leash law view the Leash Law in Louisa County page.

2. What is the penalty for violation of the County Leash Law?: According to Louisa Code Sec. 14-45 (3), violation of the leash ordinance is a class 4 misdemeanor. In addition, for violation of the subdivision leash ordinance any person who permits his dog to run at large in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $100 for each occurrence.

3. What should I do if my dog is missing?: Contact the Louisa County Animal Shelter. A missing animal form will be filled out and kept on file for at least a year. Also check with the Louisa County Animal Shelter, for more information visit the Animal Shelter page.

4. How and where do I get a dog license?: Dog licenses can be purchased from the Louisa County Treasures Office. No license fee is charged to the owner of service dogs. The fees for dog licenses are:
- Male or Female - Unsterilized: $10
- Male or Female - Sterilized: $4
- Kennel License - up to 20 dogs: $45
- Kennel License - up to 50 dogs: $50

To obtain a dog license you must have the following:
- A current certificate of rabies vaccination
- Proof the dog has been Sterilized (spayed or neutered)
- Cash or a check made payable to County of Louisa

5. What are the penalties for an un-licensed dog?: Penalties for an unlicensed dog:
- A class IV misdemeanor
- Up to $250 fine