The McKamey Animal Center is responsible for enforcing animal services ordinances for the City of Chattanooga. Reading the entire City Code pertaining to animals can be daunting so we’ve put together the most common ordinances in terms the average person can understand. Center staff is also responsible for reviewing and updating legislation in the interest of animal and public safety. Click below for the most recent updates in simplified form:

Animal Ordinances Made Simple - 2010

If you would like to read Chapter 7 of the City code pertaining to animals in its entirety, click here:

Chattanooga Animal Ordinances