New Franklin Dogs or Cats to Be Registered ordinance (§ 205.030)
Chapter 205: Animal Control · Article II. Dogs and Cats
In short: Every dog and cat in town must be registered with the city, vaccinated, and have its city tax paid.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
No dog or cat shall be permitted to remain in the City, unless such dog or cat is registered, immunized and the dog or cat tax paid by the owner or possessor of such dog or cat.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 8 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.