No pets are adopted as gifts or presents. Minors may not adopt pets. No large dogs will be placed in apartments. No dogs will be placed simply to be chained outside or to run at large. Animals 3 months and older are required to be immunized every three years against rabies.
State law requires that all cats be vaccinated against rabies.
Local ordinances also require licenses for pets and prohibit owners from allowing their pets to run at large or to create a nuisance by habitual barking. The restrictions vary among cities, towns and counties. Usually, however, owners cannot have more than three pets beyond the age of weaning. Owners must pay fines and fees if their pet is impounded by an animal control officer. All pets should wear ID tags.