Any animal, within city limits, on or off the property of its owner, unless restrained by a fence, leash, tether or other physical control device shall be deemed “at large” and in violation of the City of Longview Municipal Code Title 13-9(a)
Reclaim Fees
Owners of pets in violation of the Longview leash law are subject to reclaim fees as well as potential citations.
Found Strays
Stray animals found within the City Limits of Longview, Gregg County, City of Kilgore, City of Gladewater or City of White Oak, are to be brought to the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center within a timely manner to facilitate reuniting them with their owners. Keeping stray animals in your home significantly reduces the animals opportunity to be reunited with its family.