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Are roosters allowed in the City of McPherson?: Per City Ordinance 3054 it is illegal to own and/or keep fowl other than permitted fowl within the City. Permitted fowl are pigeons, doves, ducks, and female chickens.

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1. What do I do if I find a dog within the city limits?: Within the city limits of McPherson the best thing to is to call McPherson County Communications at 620-245-1266 when a dog is found without an owner. They will dispatch an Officer.

2. Are pot belly pigs allowed in the City of McPherson?: Per City Ordinance 10-3 it shall be unlawful for any person to keep any swine in the City. City Ordinance 10-3

3. Is my dog considered running at large if it is on my property?: Per City Ordinance 10-51 all dogs must be kept confined indoors, unless on a leash or restrained in a well-constructed and maintained fenced enclosure. So even if the dog is on one’s property but not properly restrained, it is considered running at large. City Ordinance 10-5

4. Are roosters allowed in the City of McPherson?: Per City Ordinance 3054 it is illegal to own and/or keep fowl other than permitted fowl within the City. Permitted fowl are pigeons, doves, ducks, and female chickens.

5. What do I do if I have an animal complaint?: You may call the Animal Shelter if you have a concern or complaint reference an animal. If you have a concern or complaint regarding an animal within the city limits, you may call the Animal Shelter at 620-245-2583 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also call McPherson County Communications at 620-245-1266 and they will dispatch an Officer.

6. When are City licenses due and where do I get them?: Per City Ordinance 10-42 all city licenses are due January 1st of each year. You may purchase a city license from any of the veterinarians in town or you may come into the Animal Shelter and purchase one. Your dog does need a current rabies vaccination in order to purchase a license. This applies to all dogs in the household. City Ordinance 10-42

7. What do I do if my dog bites or scratches someone?: Any time an animal bites or scratches a person or other animal it must be quarantined ten days by state law. You will also need to contact McPherson County Communications at 620-245-1266 and they will send out an officer. Animal Shelter Bite Quarantine Procedures (PDF)