| Rabies Vaccinations |
All dogs, cats and ferrets within the unincorporated area of Clark County are required to be vaccinated for rabies.
Dogs and cats over one year of age receive a vaccination which is good for 3 years after the date administered. Dogs and cats under one year of age receive a vaccination which is good for one year from the date administered.
Ferret: Vaccinations expire one year after the date administered. |
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| Animal License |
Clark County no longer issues, or requires, animal licenses. All dogs, cats, and ferrets within the unincorporated area of Clark County are required to have one of the following forms of identification.
Microchip Device, Current Owner Identification Tag, or Rabies Tag.
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| Breeding Cats and Dogs |
Anyone who breeds pets for sale in our county is required to have a pet fancier’s permit . Permit holders are required to limit the number of pets kept on premises and to have microchip identification devices implanted on adult cats (8 months or older) and dogs (one year old or more). Permit holders also need to include their permit number in advertisements offering dogs or cats for sale.
See Clark County Animal Control Ordinances for more information.
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| How many pets can I have |
Clark County code allows you to keep up to three dogs and three cats on your property.
If you have more than three cats and three dogs, you must have a pet fancier’s permit . A pet fancier’s permit costs $25 and needs to be renewed annually.
See Clark County Animal Control Ordinances for more information.
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| Managed Care of Feral Cats |
On October 1, 2008 the Managed Care of Feral Cats ordinance went into effect in the unincorporated Clark County. This program is designed to assist Feral Cat Caretakers to connect to better manage feral cat colonies. If you are a Feral Cat Caretaker who needs to register a feral cat colony please contact the Central Sponsor at
Info@Clarkcountyferalcats.org
For more information regarding feral cats please visit or Central Sponsor's web site at:
www.clarkcountyferalcats.org
To view a copy of the ordinance please click Here 10.06 |
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| Number of pets |
No more than three dogs, and three cats (over the age of three months) are allowed at one residence without a Pet Fanciers Permit. |
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| Pet Fanciers Permit |
Contact Clark County Animal Control at 455-7710 to set up an appointment to apply for a pet fancier’s permit for cats or dogs, and to schedule an inspection of your property. The permits cost $25 each and must be renewed annually. A condition of the permit is to allow a scheduled inspection of your property each year by an Animal Control regulation officer. The permits limit the number of unsterillized animals you can keep on your property to six adult dogs, age 1 or more, and 12 cats, eight months or older. Unsterillized adult dogs and cats also are required to have microchip identification implants, with microchip numbers registered with Clark County Animal Control. Holders of a pet fancier’s permit also are required to display their permit number in advertisements offering their cats and dogs for sale, and on sales receipts to buyers. Retailers and pet dealers are regulated under other animal control codes.
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| Pet Dog Fancier Permit |
The Pet Dog Fancier Permit allows any residence to have up to six dogs, over 12 months of age, provided that any dog which is not spayed or neutered is currently engaged in dog shows, or field trials. |
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| Pet Cat Fancier Permit |
The Pet Cat Fancier Permit allows any residence to have up to 12 cats over eight months of age, provided that any cat which is not spayed or neutered is currently engaged in cat shows. |
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| Pet Sterilization |
Clark County is dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership including the sterilization of pets. Clark County’s efforts to address the pet over population problem are geared towards identifying irresponsible dog and cat owners. In 2005 Clark County enacted an ordinance requiring the owners of all dogs and cats that were found in violation of County Code to obtain a fanciers permit for their unsterilized pet. The Pet Dog Fanciers and the Pet Cat Fanciers Permit requires that the pet be sterilized if it is not actively participating in dog or cat shows.
Thousands of unwanted dogs, cats and other animals are euthanized every year in Southern Nevada. A major cause of the problem is uncontrolled breeding. To limit the number of unwanted pets, please spay and neuter your pets. |
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| Noise Annoyance |
Noisy animals are misdemeanor violations which if witnessed by an Animal Control Officer may result in the issuance of a citation and criminal prosecution of the owner. Should an Animal Control Officer issue a citation for a noisy animal the complainant's name will be listed on the citation as the affected party and you will be required to testify in court to the habitual nature of the noise. This is also why we suggest that you speak to these parties and try to work together as neighbors before filing a noisy animal complaint. We would suggest that you try to resolve this with your neighbors. It is only with your cooperation a case can go forward towards resolution.
If Animal Control is unable to witness the violation the complaint will be forwarded to the Neighborhood Justice Center for mediation. Should mediation fail to resolve the problem you will be provided with a District Attorney's packet. In most cases a letter is sent by the District Attorney's Office prior to filing a Criminal Complaint to bring this matter into court. This process also requires the corroboration of two neighbors to process the Criminal Complaint. |
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| Restraint |
All pets must be restrained to the property of the owner, however, unsterilized animals have additional requirements to insure that the animal does not stray. |
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| Cruelty |
Cruelty or torture means any act causing unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death to an animal. All animals must be provided shelter and water at all times. |
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| Animal Bites |
All warm blooded animals involved in a bite to a human being must be quarantined for ten days to insure they are free from rabies. |
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| Sanitation |
Living areas for animals must be kept clean and free from offensive odors, animal waste, or any other offensive or unwholesome conditions. |
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| Animal Adoption |
Animals impounded by Clark County are transported to The Lied Animal Shelter located at 655 North Mojave. If you would like more information regarding adoptable animals please use the following link.
The Animal Foundation |
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