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The City of North Las Vegas Animal Protection Services Division is responsible for educating the public about responsible pet ownership and enforcing City animal ordinances. Officers perform a variety of services that help the health, welfare and safety of animals and the public – rescuing injured and sick animals, reducing stray populations, controlling potentially dangerous animals roaming at large, removing dead stray animals from public and private property, and transporting lost pets to The Animal Foundation where their owners can reclaim them.

North Las Vegas Animal Protection Services officers are on duty seven days a week.

Please keep in mind, Animal Protection Services does not:

Provide veterinary services
Shelter or board animals
Accept owner-owned animals
Handle indigenous wildlife complaints, unless the animal appears injured or sick
Address pigeon complaints. Contact a pest control company.
Handle bee complaints. If bees are on public property, contact the North Las Vegas Fire Department at (702) 633-1102. If bees are on private property, contact a pest control company.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cats and dogs have to be spayed or neutered in the City of North Las Vegas?

Is there a leash law in the City of North Las Vegas?

Should I vaccinate my animal?

Regardless of an animal's lifestyle, the City of North Las Vegas and the State of Nevada require that all dogs, cats and ferrets over the age of 3 months be vaccinated against rabies. The primary reason is to prevent the spread of rabies. The disease, while not currently widespread, is still prevalent in the wild and remains a threat to domestic pets.

The City of North Las Vegas Animal Protection Services Division recommends that you vaccinate your pet against all common diseases.

I see stray cats! What should I do?

The City of North Las Vegas partners with The Animal Foundation Community Cat Program to address strays. The Community Cat Program provides for the humane trapping of stray and feral cats, followed by spaying or neutering, vaccination and a return to the original area.

Due to the City’s feral cat ordinance, Animal Protection Services will respond only to calls regarding sick or injured cats or kittens. Animal Protection Services Officers will not respond to cats in traps or loan cat traps.

Please contact the Community Cat Program at ccp@animalfoundation.com or (702) 955-5964 for any stray cat concerns.

What happens with pet waste?

I found a desert tortoises. What should I do?

Why are there coyotes in my neighborhood?

Coyotes are found throughout Nevada, both in rural and urban areas. While some residents may enjoy seeing coyotes, many people have concerns for the well-being of the animals, especially those seen in cities, as well as their pets. Please keep in mind that coyotes are wild animals and should never be interacted with without the proper care and expertise.

If you have concerns about urban wildlife in the desert or around your neighborhood, please contact the Nevada Department of Wildlife at (702) 486-5127.

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