Wacky pet laws that will make you laugh
There are laws to protect people from harm, animals from cruelty and to keep the animal-human relationship harmonious. But then there are those wacky laws that will make you scratch your head and wonder how they became laws in the first place.
1. In some areas of Oklahoma dogs must have a permit signed by the mayor in order to congregate in groups of three or more on private property.
2. In Chicago, you cannot bring your French poodle to the opera.
3. In Berea, Ohio, any pet that goes out after dark must wear a tail light.
4. In Creskill, New York, all outside cats must wear three bells to warn birds of their approach.
5. In Madison, Wisconsin dogs are forbidden from harassing squirrels in the public park next to the capital.
6. In Denver Colorado an animal control officer must notify dogs of any impending impounds three days before it’s due to happen. They do this by posting notices on trees in the public parks and along the road running next to the park.
7. In Memphis, Tennessee, if a frog's croaking keeps you awake at night, you can have that frog arrested.
8. In Turin, Italy owners can be fined up to $650 for not walking their dog at least three times a day.
9. In Reed City, Michigan, you cannot own a pet cat and bird simultaneously.
10. In French Lick Springs, Indiana, all black cats must wear bells on Friday the 13th.
11. In certain areas of Oklahoma it is against the law to make “ugly” or “mean” faces at a dog.
12. In Honolulu, Hawaii, it’s unlawful to annoy birds at any public park.
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