28/03/2026
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AN ORDINANCE REGULATING STRAY DOGS, PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP, AND ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN BARANGAY __________
BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Barangay of Barangay __________, that:
SECTION 1. TITLE
This Ordinance shall be known as the:
“Barangay Anti-Stray Dogs Ordinance of 2026.”
SECTION 2. LEGAL BASIS
This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to:
• Republic Act No. 9482 (Anti-Rabies Act of 2007)
• Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991), which grants barangays the authority to enact ordinances for the general welfare, safety, and health of its constituents
SECTION 3. WHEREAS CLAUSES
WHEREAS, the Barangay has the duty to promote public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents;
WHEREAS, the increasing number of stray and uncontrolled dogs poses risks such as dog bites, rabies transmission, road accidents, and sanitation problems;
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9482 mandates local government units to control and prevent the spread of rabies through responsible pet ownership and regulation of animals;
WHEREAS, there is a need to establish clear rules and penalties to ensure that dog owners act responsibly and prevent their pets from roaming freely in public places;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained:
SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS
• Stray Dog – any dog roaming freely in public places without a leash or without the supervision of its owner
• Owner – any person who owns, keeps, or harbors a dog
• Impounding – the act of seizing and detaining stray dogs by authorized personnel
SECTION 5. PROHIBITED ACTS
The following acts are hereby prohibited:
1. Allowing dogs to roam freely without leash or supervision
2. Failure to vaccinate dogs against rabies annually
3. Failure to register dogs with the Barangay
4. Failure to clean up dog waste in public areas
5. Keeping aggressive or nuisance dogs without proper control
6. Allowing dogs to pose danger to the public
SECTION 6. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOG OWNERS
All dog owners are required to:
• Register their dogs with the Barangay
• Ensure annual anti-rabies vaccination
• Keep dogs within their premises or properly restrained
• Provide proper identification (collar/tag)
• Be liable for any injury or damage caused by their dogs
SECTION 7. IMPOUNDING OF STRAY DOGS
• Stray dogs found roaming shall be impounded by authorized personnel
• Owners may reclaim impounded dogs upon payment of fines and penalties
• Unclaimed dogs shall be dealt with in accordance with existing laws and humane procedures
SECTION 8. PENALTIES
Any violation of this Ordinance shall be penalized as follows:
• First Offense: Fine of ₱500 or community service
• Second Offense: Fine of ₱1,000
• Third Offense: Fine of ₱2,000 and/or impoundment of the dog
SECTION 9. IMPLEMENTING AUTHORITY
This Ordinance shall be enforced by:
• Barangay Officials
• Barangay Tanods
• Designated Animal Control Personnel
SECTION 10. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
If any provision of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 11. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE
This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval and after proper publication or posting in conspicuous places within the Barangay
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