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City Code of the city of Aurora, Colorado Chapter 14 - Animals

City Ordinances

(To view an ordinance in its entirety, open the above link; select ‘Aurora Code of Ordinances; in the left column, select ‘Chapter 14 – Animals;’ select the specific ordinance from those underscored and printed in green in the right column.)

Article I. In General

Sec. 14-1. Definitions. Sec. 14-2. Inspection and enforcement powers. Sec. 14-3. Destruction of injured animals. Sec. 14-4. Impoundment; court proceedings; destruction of animals. Sec. 14-5. Running at large. Sec. 14-6. Cruelty; mistreatment. Sec. 14-7. Keeping vicious, aggressive or dangerous animals. Sec. 14-8. Keeping wild, exotic or dangerous animals or livestock. Sec. 14-9. Removal of excrement. Sec. 14-10. Damage to property. Sec. 14-11. Rabies control. Sec. 14-12. Public nuisance. Sec. 14-13. Humane care. Sec. 14-14. Trapping. Sec. 14-15 Beekeeping. Secs. 14-16—14-40. Reserved

Article II. Dogs and Cats

Division 1. Generally Sec. 14-41. Licensing. Sec. 14-42. Spay or neuter. Sec. 14-43. Sale in public places. Secs. 14-44—14-70. Reserved

Division 2. Dogs

Sec. 14-71. Excessive number prohibited. Sec. 14-72. Keeping barking dogs. Sec. 14-73. Reserved. Sec. 14-74. Guard dogs. Sec. 14-75 Unlawful keeping of pit bulls or restricted breed of dog. Secs. 14-76—14-100. Reserved.

Division 3. Cats

Sec. 14-101. Running at large. Sec. 14-102. Excessive number prohibited. Secs. 14-103—14-130. Reserved.

Article III. Livestock

Division 1. Generally

Sec. 14-131. Running at large. Sec. 14-132. Impoundment. Sec. 14-133. Use in public places. Secs. 14-134—14-140. Reserved.

Division 2. Reserved

Secs. 14-141—14-160. Reserved

Article IV. Ferrets and rabbits

Sec. 14-161. Excessive number prohibited.