The City of Cedar Hill requires all dogs, when outdoors, to be confined within the owner’s fence, tied on a leash in accordance with state law, or under the control of the owner. Dogs running at-large are subject to being impounded by the City. Owners of impounded animals could receive a citation for violating the City’s leash law.

Fees are assessed to the owner if the animal is impounded at the Tri-City Animal and Adoption Center.

All animals redeemed from the Tri-City Animal Shelter & Adoption Center will be microchipped prior to leaving the shelter and spayed or neutered within 30 days.There is a $25 fee for the microchip.  Owners must also provide proof of their pet's rabies vaccination within 3 business days.

The Tri-city Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is located at 1150 E. Pleasant Run Rd. in Cedar Hill.
The hours of operation are:

Remember that animals running at-large have a much greater chance of being seriously injured or lost. Please control your animals at all times when outside.

All dogs and cats must be currently vaccinated against rabies.

For more information on the City’s animal ordinances, call the animal control office at 972.223.6111.