Boone County has an animal control ordinance. If you are a pet owner it is important to be informed on your responsibilities.
Did you know?
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All dogs over 4 months of age are required to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed by the Department of Animal Care & Control
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All cats over 4 months of age are required to be vaccinated against rabies.
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Only a licensed veterinarian can give a rabies vaccination.
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All animals must be provided with food, water, shelter from the elements, and medical care to prevent suffering.
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Any dog restrained by a tether, the chain, rope or cable must be at least 10 feet in length.
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All animals must remain on the owner's property unless on a leash, including cats.
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It is illegal to own or possess a vicious animal. Vicious is defined as any animal which attacks unprovoked, approaches in a terrorizing manner, has a known disposition to attack unprovoked or has bitten more than once in the same attack, a human or domestic animal.
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Any female dog or cat in heat must be kept in an enclosure such as a house or garage.
The Department of Animal Care & Control has animal control officers to respond to any animal related complaint.
For a $55 refundable deposit, you can use a humane trap to capture feral animals running at large.
If you are having a problem with animals in your area, please notify our office to see how we can assist you.
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Having problems with animals running loose in your neighborhood?
Call our office to see how we can help
586-5285
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We are here to serve the citizens and animals of our community.
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