Yes. The City codes states that any dog outside the confines of the home or fenced in yard must be contained on a leash or chain. If chained in the front yard they must not be capable of reaching the sidewalk area.
FAQs
The City of Livingston is offering FAQ section in attempt to answer frequently and asked questions and anticipate the needs of it's residents. In order to assist you find answers quickly, we have them down by Department. If you have additional questions not answered here, you can contact us via email or you can call City Hall (209)394-8041, and we will have someone get back to you.
Police
Do dogs have to be on a leash within the City limits of Livingston?
Does Animal Control rescue cats trapped in trees?
No. In almost all cases the cat will come down on its own.
Does Livingston Police Department Animal Control respond to pick-up dead or injured animals?
If the animal is not yours, Animal Control will pick up dead or injured animals. If the animal is yours and injured, you need to take it to the veterinarian of your choice for immediate medical attention.
How do I stop a barking dog in the neighborhood?
If the dog is preventing your peace and quiet during the evening hours, call the Livingston Police Department Dispatch for an officer to contact the neighbor with the barking dog. Or you can contact the Animal Control officer during normal duties hours to file a complaint. The complaint will be investigated and the animals owner will be contacted
I see a dog in my neighborhood that is always outside and never seems to get any attention. Is that animal cruelty?
A number of factors determine whether a case constitutes animal cruelty. It is best to contact the Livingston Animal Control Officer with your complaint to make sure it is properly reviewed. In general, the law states that a person can not inflict unnecessary suffering or pain on an animal. It also states that the animal must have shelter, food, water, rest, sanitation, space, and medical attention if needed.
My pet is missing. What should I do?
Contact the Livingston Animal Control Officer with the following details; Animal description, color, male or female, and last time seen. Also, check with the Merced County Animal Shelter to ascertain if the animal has been impounded for running at large. This is one of the primary issues to licensing your animal with the City. The identification tag will immediately let the Animal Control Officer know who the animal belongs to and we will attempt to contact you before brining it to the shelter.
What can you tell me about Microchips?
Microchips can be implanted by any veterinarian. They will enable most animal control agencies and the Merced County Animal Shelter to immediately identify your animal, even without the licensing tag.
What should I know about pets being inside cars in the summer?
Never leave pets in parked vehicles for any length of time. On a warm day, the temperature in a vehicle can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, even with the windows cracked. Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. Every summer, animals left in parked cars suffer brain damage and die from heatstroke.
Where can I obtain a free or low cost spay or neuter for my pet?
Your local veterinarian, the California State Humane Society, and the Merced County Animal Shelter.
Where do I report a stray animal?
Livingston Police Department Dispatch at: 394-7916. Stray animals will only be picked up during the normal work hours of the Animal Control Officer.