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When animals are not on a leash they must be otherwise restrained, either behind a fence or in some other enclosure that will prevent their escape. “Running at large” may result in impoundment of the animal or in the issuance of one or more citations. For more information
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Dogs
and cats may not “run at large” in Houston. “Running at large”
means going on public or private property without the owner or another
person having direct physical control of the animal. An animal
on a leash is considered to be under direct physical control of a
person.