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Animal Control Division

Protecting the health, safety and welfare of residents and animals in
North Las Vegas communities

Front view of Lied Animal Shelter

North Las Vegas Animal Control
655 N. Mojave Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 633-1750

For information on pet licensing,
please call (702) 633-1750.

Lied Animal Shelter
655 N. Mojave Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 384-3333
Fax (702) 384-4563
www.liedanimalshelter.org/


North Las Vegas Animal Control is located at 655 N. Mojave Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89101. We currently have eight animal control officers working from 6:00 a.m. to Midnight, seven days a week.

What's New?

Click here to go to the Cat License Ordinance (Chapter 6.08.010)

Click here to go to the Spay and Neuter Ordiance (Chapter 6.16)



Purpose:

The purpose of the City of North Las Vegas Animal Control is to educate the public regarding responsible pet ownership and enforcing City animal ordinances. We perform a variety of services that help animals as well as the public: rescuing injured or sick animals, controlling stray and potentially dangerous animals roaming at large, removing stray dead animals from private and public property and transporting lost pets to the animal shelter where their owners can reclaim them.

Animal Control officers are in action every day, handling many routine as well as emergency situations with pets and wild animals. One of the most important things that we do is to investigate animal bites. Animals that bite are quarantined and placed under observation to make sure the threat of rabies does not exist. Other situations which we investigate are animal cruelty and abuse, complaints of animal noise annoyance, unsanitary conditions, and abandoned animals.

What does the Animal Control Division do?
Animal Control has many responsibilities including but not limited to:

  • Educating pet owners of their responsibilities.
    (Check out our Tip of the Month page!)
  • Enforcing City animal ordinances *.
  • Click here: "Title 6: Animals" in Municipal Code Book
  • Capturing and impounding stray animals.
  • Licensing animals.
  • Animal quarantine.
  • Investigating animal complaints and cruelties.
  • Sponsoring adopt-a-thons.
  • Transportation of stray injured animals.

What doesn't the Animal Control Division do?

Although the Animal Control Division is committed to customer service there are certain things that we are not equipped to do:

  • Provide veterinary services.
  • Shelter or board animals.
  • Accept animals unwanted by owners.
  • Indigenous wildlife sightings.
  • Pigeon complaints.
  • Africanized honey bee complaints.

    For questions not answered on this page, please contact D. Tuggle at Tuggled@cityofnorthlasvegas.com

You've lost your pet, what do you do?

  • The first thing to do is search your surrounding neighborhood.
  • Second is to visit the Lied Animal Shelter.
    You can either do this in person, or search their database of animals via the internet at www.liedanimalshelter.org/
  • It's recommended to visit the shelters no less than every other day with proof of ownership to locate your lost pet.


What steps do I take to license my animal?

  • First the animals must be 3 months old.
  • It must have a current rabies vaccination certificate from a licensed veterinarian.
  • Furnish the rabies certificate to the Business License Division located at 2200 Civic Center Drive in the Finance Department, Lied Animal Shelter or a representative of the North Las Vegas Animal Control Division.
  • Pay the annual fee of $10.00 for each sterilized animal or $25.00 for each un-sterilized animal. A senior discount is available. This license is required IN ADDITION TO any rabies tag your veterinarian may have issued you at the time of vaccination.
  • Dogs are required to wear the license tag at all times.
  • A maximum of 3 dogs and/or 3 cats and/or 3 ferrets are allowed per household.
  • Licenses must be renewed annually.


How does Animal Control handle animal noise annoyance complaints?

  • We check the welfare of the animal to make sure it is not in pain or suffering and advise the owner of the complaint.
  • If the animal's welfare is fine, we advise the owner of the complaint and ask that they monitor their animal(s).
  • Our second response to the same complaint would result in a stern warning to monitor their animal(s).
  • The third response would result in a mandatory mediation hearing.
  • A fourth complaint would result in a signed formal complaint from the complaining party and/or the Animal Control Officer.


Is there a leash law in North Las Vegas?
All pets regardless of age, must be leashed at all times unless confined on or within the owners' property. Permitting animals to run at large is unlawful. Which results in a fine of:

$1132.00 per offense.

Should I vaccinate my animal?
Regardless of a animal's lifestyle, the State of Nevada requires that all dogs, cats and ferrets over the age of 3 months are required to be vaccinated against rabies. The primary reason is to prevent the spread of rabies. While not currently widespread, rabies is still prevalent in the wild and is a threat that requires constant vigilance.


Do Your Doody

Pet Waste is an environmental concern. Be part of the solution by doing your "doody." The City of North Las Vegas partnered with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and the Conservation District of Southern Nevada on a Clean Water Act Grant to educate the public on the harm to the environment (water ways) that pet waste can have. The Las Vegas Wash has consistently measured fecal coliform bacteria that is attributable to pet waste and by preventing the pollution source (pet waste), less bacteria would affect the water ways.

How can you help? By disposing of your pet's waste in the trash.

For more information, contact Kim Vilt at the Conservation District of Southern Nevada, 262-9047 x115.


West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus has been found in mosquitoes throughout Clark County. The Southern Nevada District Board of Health, in response to this, has developed advisory information to aid the general public in dealing with the virus. The City of North Las Vegas is concerned about our residents and want them to be as informed and knowledgeable as possible in order to make individual decisions about protective measures.

How can West Nile Virus infection be prevented?

The Southern Nevada District Board of Health suggests the following to avoid mosquito bites:

  • When outdoors, use insect repellents containing DEET
    (N, N-diethyl-metatoluamide). Follow the directions on the package.
  • Wear pants and long-sleeved shirts when outdoors.
  • Avoid spending time outside when mosquitoes are most active, notably at dusk (the first two hours after sunset) and dawn.

For more information please visit these web sites:

www.cchd.org
www.cdc.gov

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