Animal Ordinances & Laws

Some Very Important Notes

  • Within the city limits of Rushville, we have the ability to enforce the City of Rushville Animal Ordinances, including writing citations.
  • We are not legally able to enforce or write citations outside the City of Rushville city limits; only the Rush County Sheriff Department or, if you are in Glenwood, the Town Marshal can.
  • We are not official law enforcement; we can not legally enforce the State of Indiana Animal Laws – only the Rush County Sheriff Department and the Rushville Police Department can in their designated jurisdictions
  • Please see Rushville Animal Control and/or Rush County Animal Control for additional information
  • We can guarantee the City of Rushville ordinance link is up to date, but we are unable to guarantee the other links listed – if you know of a more up-to-date ordinance or law for any of these categories, please email us at animalcontrol@cityofrushville.in.gov

City of Rushville (within city limits)

Unincorporated Rush County

Carthage

Glenwood

State of Indiana (including livestock/horses)

Board of Animal Health – Indiana