Is there a leash law in Loudoun County?

All dogs are required to be leashed unless they are on the owner’s property, are in a designated space (fenced dog park) or while lawfully hunting, participating in a formal obedience training class or if the dog is a service animal who is otherwise under the handler’s control. For more information about Loudoun’s animal related laws, please refer to the Loudoun County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 612.13 under Running At Large. 

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1. Is Loudoun County Animal Services a "No-Kill" organization?
2. How do I purchase a dog license?
3. I or my pet had contact with a potentially rabid animal. What do I do?
4. What do I do if I am bitten/my dog bites someone?
5. I found a stray pet in Loudoun County. What should I do?
6. I found a stray pet outside of Loudoun County. Can I bring it to LCAS?
7. When can I adopt a pet?
8. Is there a leash law in Loudoun County?
9. Can I make an anonymous report?
10. Does Loudoun County Animal Services respond to wildlife concerns?
11. Does Loudoun County Animal Services pick up dead animals?