ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS

Fort Worth City Code ch. 6, art. X

in effect

Fort Worth City Code § 6-67 COMPLIANCE.

§ 6-67 COMPLIANCE. (a) It shall be unlawful for an animal establishment to sell, trade or give away any dog or cat, over three months of age, unless the dog or cat has been microchipped or licensed and vaccinated as required by this chapter. (b) The director shall be permitted to inspect any animal establishment and all animals and the premises where such animals are kept at any reasonable time during normal business hours to ensure compliance with all provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)

Fort Worth City Code § 6-68 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS.

§ 6-68 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS. (a) In addition to the other requirements of this article, animal establishments shall comply with the following minimum standards: (1) Remove manure and droppings from pens, yards, cages and other enclosures daily and handle or dispose of the excretions in such manner as to keep the premises free of any nuisance; (2) Place food in impervious containers on impervious surfaces; (3) Remove all refuse on the premises and dispose of same by a means approved by the city health officer; (4) Such standards of sanitation shall be administered by the city health officer; and (5) Such establishments will comply with all laws and city ordinances. (b) It shall be unlawful for any animal establishment to fail or refuse to comply with any minimum standard set forth in this section. (Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)

Fort Worth City Code § 6-69 MULTIFAMILY DWELLING COMPLEXES.

§ 6-69 MULTIFAMILY DWELLING COMPLEXES. In accordance with § 7-411 of this code, as it may be amended, the landlord of a multifamily dwelling complex in which tenants or guests are allowed to own, keep or harbor cats or dogs must require that each allowed animal, at the time of leasing and upon each renewal of a lease, is in compliance with Chapter 6 of this code, including that each animal over four months of age has a registered microchip or license in compliance with § 6-19; and that each animal over six months of age is spayed, neutered or subject to an intact pet permit in compliance with § 6-22. (Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)

Source: City of Fort Worth, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Zoning Ordinance (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth_tx/0-0-0-60570Fetched: 10/26/2026