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Man's Best Friend

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Aug 26, 2026 | 0 Comments

🐾 Man's best friend, city's biggest headache? 🐕

Loving your pet shouldn't come with a citation — but pet-related code violations are more common than you'd think, and the fines can add up fast.

Common pet code violations we see:
🐕 Exceeding the legal limit on pets per household
🐩 Unlicensed or unregistered pets
🔊 Noise complaints (excessive barking)
🚫 Restricted or "dangerous" breed violations
🏡 Leash law or off-property/loose pet violations
💩 Failure to clean up after your pet in public areas

Some cities treat these as simple fines — others escalate quickly to court dates, mandatory hearings, or even threats to remove your pet from the home. 😟

If animal control or code enforcement has come knocking, don't panic — and don't just take the citation at face value. We help pet owners fight violations and keep their furry family members right where they belong: at home with you. 🏠❤️

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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