Keep your pet on a leash

AAlexander City is a dog-friendly place to be. If you are new to town, or a new dog owner, there are a few things you need to know.

There is a dog park at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex between state Route 22 and Elkahatchee Road. Check it out if you have a pup that loves to run and play. The new fencing, seating and dog attractions make it the perfect place to let your dog burn off some energy. There is plenty of space for your furry friend to run around and get the zoomies out. Dogs are welcome on a leash at Strand Park in downtown Alexander City, as well as The Town Green at

Russell Crossroads and Wind Creek State Park. Just remember to always keep your pup on a leash and clean up after your pet. Keeping a bag dispenser on the leash is a great way to always be prepared. There are a few regulations you will need to be aware of and follow. The most important are that all dog owners must clean up after their pets (Ord. No. 2012-03, § 39), and all dogs must be on a leash or confined in a home, yard, etc., at all times (Ord. No. 2012-03, § 43). All dog owners must register their pets with animal control to receive a license and accompanying license tag, which is to be worn by the dog. In order to receive a license, you must have your dog’s rabies tag/certification (Ord. No. 2012-03, § 35). When the license is issued, animal control will provide a serially numbered tag or decal with the year the license was issued on it. Every dog is required to have its own license and tag, as the serial number will coordinate with the dog listed on the license (Ord. No. 2012-03, § 36). All dogs must wear both the rabies vaccination tag and the license tag on the collar/harness (Ord. No. 2012-03, § 37). Any dog that is trained for guard dog protection must be registered with the city police department, chief of police and animal control. A guard-dog-on-duty sign must be posted where it is easily visible (Ord. No. 201203, § 46).

For more information about these or other ordinances, or for information on penalties for violation, visit alexandercityal. gov > Resources >

Code of Ordinances > Chapter 10. Check out these local vets, boarders and groomers to help care for your furry loved ones.

Important Numbers

Local Vets

Alexander City Veterinary Clinic 1068 Airport Dr., Alexander City 256-234-6751 alexcityvet.com Wayside Animal Hospital 2630 Dadeville Rd., Alexander City 256-329-9900

Dadeville Animal Clinic 17830 US-280, Dadeville 256-825-9308 dadevilleanimal.com

Animal Care Center 17309 US-280, Dadeville 256-825-6737 animalcarecenter280.com

Kowaliga Whole Health 8610 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 334-857-1816 wholehealthpetcare.com

Boarding & Grooming

Southern Star Pet Grooming & Boarding 10390 AL-259, Alexander City 256-215-5586 southernstarboard.com

Wagg’n Tails 6068 AL-63, Alexander City 256-750-3530 waggntailsal.wixsite.com/mysite Talli & Friends LLC 792 Commerce Dr., Alexander City 256-392-5664 talliandfriends.net

Templeton Pet Hotel and Grooming 154-822 Lett St., Dadeville 256-794-0401

Whispering Pines Pet Resort 4240 AL-49, Dadeville 334-379-6494 wpprlakemartin.com Howlin the Moon Pet Resort LLC 333 Gardner Dairy Rd., Dadeville 256-825-4872