Chapter four of the Code of City Ordinances for East Lansing lists the following regulations for the keeping and treatment of animals:

Section 4-1: Forbids any cruel treatment of animals or birds.

Section 4-2: Poisonous substances may not be disposed of in private or public areas where animals or birds may be exposed.

Section 4-3: No person may tamper with or kill a wild bird, its nest or eggs, unless they are a police officer acting within their legal rights.

Section 4-4: Only dogs, cats, canaries and other common house pets may be retained in private residences. A person or persons may only keep four dogs or cats, or a combination of the two in the home. Dogs may not be housed or restrained in the front yard of a single or two-family home without a person present. Horses may only be kept in designated agricultural areas.

Section 4-5: Dog droppings are not allowed to accumulate on public or private property and must be removed by the owner or guardian of the dog immediately.

Grooming

Keep your pet looking like an A-lister by taking them for a little pampering:

Kelly’s Pet Boutique
3340 E. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing
(517) 337-2244

Abbott Grooming Salon
6180 Abbott Road, East Lansing
(517) 351-6595

All Shapes & Sizes
2830 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing
(517) 333-3521

Pet hospitals

Even pets have sick days. For big problems and small, get them the care they need:

Cedar Street Animal Hospital
5325 S. Cedar St., Lansing
(517) 882-2416

Eastside Animal Hospital
2643 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing
(517) 332-2511

Riverfront Animal Hospital
721 N. Larch St., Lansing
(517) 487-3646

Miller Animal Clinic
6515 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing
(517) 321-6406

Southside Animal Hospital
5134 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing
(517) 882-6614

MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital
(517) 353-9710