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Most local jurisdictions in Virginia have adopted some kind of ?leash law.? [4] Usually these laws require that while on your property, you must keep your dog under control. This means that your dog is confined to the house, a dog pen, on a secured leash or generally under immediate voice control.

Animal cruelty of an animal other than a dog or cat is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. Until recently, animal cruelty of a dog or cat was also a misdemeanor offense unless the pet died. However, animal cruelty of a dog or cat became a Class 6 felony offense under a new law that went into effect on July 1, 2019.

Virginia. Summary of Law: No person may possess nonnative exotic animals that are classed as predatory or undesirable as a ?pet.? Nonnative exotic animals include, but are not limited to: bears, wolves, coyotes, weasels, badgers, hyenas, all species of non-domesticated cats, alligators, and crocodiles.

Code § 3.2-6555. The governing body of each county or city shall, or each town may, employ an officer to be known as the animal control officer who shall have the power to enforce this chapter, all ordinances enacted pursuant to this chapter and all laws for the protection of domestic animals.

Under Virginia Code §3.2-6570, a person could be charged with a misdemeanor offense for the following: Mistreating or abandoning an animal. Torturing an animal. Willfully inflicting inhumane pain or injury on an animal unless it is connected with a scientific study.

In Virginia, there's a law that says you need to bring your pets indoors and not leave them outside for too long if the weather is consistently above 85 degrees or below 32 degrees.