Pets Need to be ON a Leash In Cary

There are leash laws in the Town of Cary. Both dogs and cats are subject to this law. Since Silverton is in Cary, your pets need to be on a leash if they are off of your property or you could face the fines listed below. Here is an excerpt from the Town of Cary's codes:

Sec. 6-65. Cats and dogs at large.
It is unlawful for the owner of any cat or dog to allow such animal to be at large in the town or on any town property except that dogs may be unleashed in approved, designated areas inside Town of Cary Dog Parks.
(Code 1982, § 4-14; Ord. No. 01-022, § 1, 11-8-2001; Ord. No. 05-018,
12-15-2005)

The penalties for violations of this section of the Town code are:

b. Violation of section 6-65 (animal at large). The issuance of a citation for a violation of Code section 6-65, (animal at large) like other ordinances concerning animals, is directed toward and against the owner of the animal. The purpose of the issuance of a citation is to affect the conduct of the owner of an animal by seeking to have an owner responsibly maintain restraint and confinement of the animal. To encourage responsible conduct, an owner shall be subject to escalating penalties for each violation of this section by the owner, whether the animal is the same animal, a different animal or various animals belonging to the owner. Each violation of Code section 6-65 shall subject the owner to an increased citation penalty: