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I don't live within the city limits, can my dog run
loose?
In all congested areas of Washoe County,
dogs must be kept on the owner's property or under immediate
control at all times. |
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I don't live within
the city limits, can my dog cause a problem by barking?
Loud and frequent
barking or other noise could create a nuisance to your neighbors, who
would have the right to cite you in court. |
| I don't live within the city limits, do I need a license for my
dog?
In all congested areas of Washoe County, a license is required.
Licensing also enables officers to establish ownership of lost or
injured dogs. |
| How old does my dog have to be to be licensed?
Once your dog reaches the age of six months, it must be licensed. A
rabies vaccination is require to obtain a license (rabies
vaccinations can be administered earlier than 6 months). When your
veterinarian vaccinates your dog, you will be issued a rabies tag
and certificate. |
| How do I get a license?
The cost of the license is $6.00 per dog. Licenses expire on June 30th
and must be renewed annually. You can obtain a license by sending your
rabies certificate with a check or money order for $6 to
WASHOE COUNTY
ANIMAL CONTROL
P.O. Box 11130
Reno, NV 89520
or . . .
You can purchase the license from Reno Animal Care & Control Services at
2825 Longley Lane, Reno (located between Rock and South McCarran). |
| How many dogs can I own?
In all congested areas of Washoe County, three adult dogs over the age
of six months may be kept per resident. If you own (or want to own) more
than three, you must apply for a kennel permit from Washoe County. Call
the Animal Control office for further information at 328-2140. There is
a clerk available from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. |
| What should I do if my dog is lost?
Officers pick up lost or stray animals and transport them to the shelter
at Reno Animal Care & Control Services at 2825 Longley Lane, where they
are kenneled and cared for. You should look there first. You will be
notified your dog has been picked up if it is wearing identification.
Kennel hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The telephone number for the
shelter is 858-1616. You can call for information between the hours of
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| What do I do in case of an injured stray animal?
Call Washoe County Dispatch at 785-4629. Dispatch will radio one of the
officers assigned to your area and your request will be prioritized
according to its critical status. Animals are transported to a
veterinarian for their immediate care. Officers are on duty seven days a
week from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. (with the exception of holidays). |
| What are the officers' duties?
Washoe County Animal Control Officers are called upon to pick up stray,
injured and abandoned animals. They enforce all the laws regarding
animals at large, noise nuisances, and rabies control. They also
investigate reports of possibly neglected or abused animals. |
| Why should I spay or neuter my pets?
Local veterinarians recommend all pets not intended for breeding
should be spayed or neutered. Keeping your pets restrained and having
them spayed or neutered will prevent unplanned litters. The
overpopulation problem could be greatly reduced and help keep shelters
in Washoe County from having to destroy thousands of unwanted animals
each year. Make sure your pets do not contribute to the problem of
unwanted animals. |
