Animal Services

Animal Identification & Rabies Vaccination

Animals over four months of age must have a microchip, tagged collar, or tagged harness and must be identifiable with the owner's contact information. Animals over four months of age must also receive an annual rabies vaccination, and the current rabies tag must be attached to the animal's collar or harness.

Leash & Restraint Requirements

Dogs must be kept under restraint, and animals running at large are considered a public nuisance under City ordinance.

Animal Bites & Rabies Concerns

Animal bites, scratches, or other incidents that break a person's skin must be reported to Animal Control within 24 hours. Animals involved in these incidents may be subject to quarantine as directed by Animal Control or the Police Department.

Impounded & Stray Animals

Animal Control may impound animals found running at large. Holding periods and requirements for reclaiming an animal vary depending on the circumstances and whether the animal has identification. Contact Animal Control for information about a lost or impounded animal.