Owners are required to assure that an identification tag or plate, indicating the name and address of the owner, is securely fastened to the animal's collar or harness. All animals kept within the City of North Augusta are required to be inoculated against rabies and appropriately tagged.

No more than three (3) dogs or three (3) cats, four months of age or older, may be kept on any residential premises. Pet owners are required to keep their animal(s) under restraint at all times and should be placed on a leash whenever outside of the owner's property.

Impounded animals may be reclaimed by the owner within five working days by payment of $25 per pet per day for the first day & $10.00 per day thereafter and $35 per pet per day for the first day and $10.00 per day thereafter for subsequent incidences. All owners are required to show a current certificate of rabies vaccination prior to the release of any animal. In addition, you must have proof that your animal has been microchipped. (SC Code 47-3-55). If you cannot provide proof you will need to bring a prepaid receipt for your vaccination and Microchip from a Veterinarian, claim the animal from the City, and return to have your animal vaccinated. Animals not picked up within five working days become the property of the city and may be humanely destroyed, or, upon being spayed or neutered, placed in the custody of a responsible and suitable owner.