Rutherford County updates dangerous-dog rules, extends reporting and restriction windows to 24 months

Jun 17, 2025

The county approved revisions to rules and to the dangerous/potentially dangerous dog ordinance, extending the look-back and restriction periods from 18 months to 24 months and adding timing language for required restrictions.

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Rutherford County officials approved revisions to the animal rules and the dangerous/potentially dangerous dog ordinance on June 16, extending the time period used to evaluate and restrict animals from 18 months to 24 months.

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