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Oklahoma Pet Law FAQs

• Q: I Want To Breed Purebreds, But I Am Unsure About The Other Dog. Can I Force The Other Dog Owner To Show Proof Of The Breed?
  A: Yes. Any owner or keeper of a registered male animal who charges a fee to breed is required to present a breeding certificate, giving the name and register number of … More
• Q: There Are Many Wild Dogs Running Loose In My Neighborhood. What Can I Do?
  A: In counties with large populations of over two hundred thousand (200,000), it is the duty of the board of county commissioners to regulate dogs running at large. The … More
• Q: What Happens If My Farm Animals Escape From Their Fences?
  A: The owner of any farm animal is required to restrain the animal in a proper enclosure at all times. If the stray animal causes any damage to another landowner's … More
• Q: My Neighbor And I Share A Fence, But It Is In Terrible Shape And Their Animals Are Always On The Loose. What Can I Do About It?
  A: Generally speaking, all shared fences must be well maintained, and kept in good repair. If there is a controversy over the shared fence, you have several options to … More
• Q: What Is A Lawfully Built Fence?
  A: A lawfully built fence is one with three rails of good material, which is attached to posts of equally good material. The rails cannot be less than six (6) inches wide … More
• Q: What Happens If My Hog Escapes From Its Pen And I Cannot Find It?
  A: If your hog has been missing for more than five (5) days, it will be considered a feral hog. However, if you told your neighbors that your hog was missing, it will not … More
• Q: A Cow Strayed Onto My Land, Can I Keep It?
  A: Any landowner can take any farm animal that strays onto his or her land, but only for a certain time period, as long as that person makes a reasonable inquiry into the … More
• Q: What Will The Sheriff Do When I Report A Stray Animal?
  A: After receiving the notice of the strayed animal, it is the duty of the sheriff to reasonably investigate the identity of the true owner. The sheriff or authorized … More
• Q: How Do I Claim A Missing Cow That I Believe Is Mine?
  A: You may claim the cow only if it is tagged, branded, banded, or marked in another distinctive manner that shows that the cow is your property. So if you believe that a … More
• Q: Who Is In Charge Of Keeping Brand Records?
  A: All responsibilities and duties relating to brand registry, keeping records and maintenance of files are assigned to the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture.
• Q: Another Person Claims That A Missing Animal Is Theirs, But I Am Sure It Is Mine. Who Will Win?
  A: If you and another person both claim ownership to a strayed animal, the sheriff will turn the matter over to the small claims division of the district court. Once in … More

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