If there is an animal running around my neighborhood can I catch it?

Yes. It is legal for any person to seize an animal running at large. You are required to report that you have the animal within six hours to the police. If you know who the animal belongs to, you are required to give this information to the police.

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1. Does my dog or cat need a license?
2. How many pets can I have?
3. Does my pet have to be on a leash in my own yard?
4. What are the rules about cleaning up after my pet?
5. If there is an animal running around my neighborhood can I catch it?
6. If my pet is missing what should I do?
7. My pet has been impounded. How do I retrieve it?
8. What happens when a dog or cat bites someone?
9. What can be done about that barking dog in our neighborhood?
10. Can I have a mountain lion or chickens in the city limits?