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Ordinances

On July 22, 2021 Irving City Council repealed and replaced Chapter 6 – Animal Services section of the city ordinances to protect public health and safety, and match with federal and state laws. The new updates were effective immediately and still stand today.

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Microchipping
Proper Shelter
Vehicle Safety
Aggressive Dogs

Microchip identification and registration required for dogs and cats, Irving pet registration no longer required.

Pet owners are required to microchip all dogs and cats over four (4) months of age and register the microchip with a national registry. Animal Services Officers have microchip scanners in their vehicles and check lost animals for microchips and other identification in an effort to take the lost pets back home. Many animals are returned without being impounded at the animal shelter.


City pet registration is no longer required. Residents that have a current pet registration as of July 22 will not be required to microchip their pet until that registration has expired.


To assist residents, Irving Animal Services (IAS) offers low-cost microchipping services and hosts free, quarterly microchipping events at the Irving Animal Care Campus, 4140 Valley View Lane. The next free event is Oct. 30. Proof of residency is required. Visit Irving Animal Services Calendar for details. 


For more information on microchips and the benefits, click here.