Acadia Parish, Louisiana

Sec. 4-55. – Dogs running at large—Prohibited.

No person shall allow any dog in his possession, or kept by him about his premises, to run at-large on any unenclosed land or trespass upon any enclosed or unenclosed lands of another.

In addition to the charges and civil penalties specified herein, the owner, harborer or possessor of a dog who is found at-large must have the dog micro-chipped in accordance with section 4-47. If the dog has not already been rendered sterile, the owner shall be encouraged to have the animal spayed or neutered within seven (7) days of redemption or return. If the impoundment for said animal is a second offense, the provisions of this section will be mandatory. Verification from the veterinarian performing surgery for sterilization shall be provided by the animal’s owner to the animal services and adoption center in writing within seven (7) days of the procedure. The provisions of this section do not apply to a dog owned by and working for a governmental or law enforcement agency.