DoggyNuisance Animals

Animals falling under the Nuisance Animal Ordinance, include:

  • animals at large
  • doing property damage
  • barking
  • being outside “in heat.” 

Nuisance animals should be reported by jurisdiction using the following numbers:

  • Chapel Hill Town limits - (919) 942-PETS (7387)
  • Carrboro Town limits - (919) 883-8398
  • Remaining County - (919) 942-PETS (7387)
  • After hours: 911

 

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Complaint Information for Hillsborough and Unincorporated Orange County

Nuisance complaints should include as much of the following information as is available:

  • type of animal
  • description of animal
  • location of animal
  • animal owner information, if known
  • nuisance behavior
  • date and time of nuisance behavior

Complaint Form

Orange County Nuisance Ordinance