And like children, pets need adults to look out for them. Unsafe toys, hazardous chemicals, and traffic are a few of the dangers that face pets in and around their homes. By Connecticut state law, dogs may not roam beyond their owners' property. Conn. Off their property, owners must keep their dogs under their control.
Individual towns have laws that require dogs to be on leashes.
Dr. Stuart Montrose, a veterinarian of 40-plus years, said he sees far fewer accidents compared to before leash laws. Dr. Montrose practices at Weston Animal Hospital. According to state law, cats are allowed to roam. However, cats are safer if they are not allowed to roam. Officer Blake said a roaming cat can not be impounded, but would be picked up if it were sick with rabies or hit by a car.