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Fort Lauderdale announces pets allowed in all city parks with leash, cleanup and vaccination rules
Summary
A recorded city announcement said pets may now access all city parks under specific rules: 6-foot leash, exclusions for athletic fields/playgrounds/splash pads and bodies of water unless designated, and requirements for cleanup, vaccination and license.
A recorded city announcement stated that, "for the first time ever, pets can roam in all city parks," and spelled out rules that owners must follow for pets to remain in parks.
The announcement said pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. It said animals are not allowed on athletic fields, courts, playgrounds, water splash pads or bodies of water unless those areas are specifically designated for animals. "If you get too rough with your friends or bark too much, your human may be asked to take you home," the recorded message said.
The announcement also directed owners to remove pet waste and carry a pet waste bag, and said animals must be vaccinated and licensed. The message repeated the rules and encouraged compliance so "we can all enjoy the city of Fort Lauderdale's parks together." The transcript did not identify who recorded the announcement.
The city did not provide a transcript item in these remarks indicating whether the change followed a formal ordinance or vote; the statement in the recording presented the rules as city policy or guidance but did not cite a code section or an effective date.
