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If you are considering filing a nuisance complaint, you may be interested in taking advantage of a FREE time-saving alternative called the Neighborhood Justice Center. The Center's personalized no cost mediation service may help you resolve your dispute more quickly than through the courts. You will also have more control over the outcome.
For information on the Neighborhood Justice Center programs, call (702) 455-3898.
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Animal Adoption
Animals impounded by Clark County are transported to The Lied Animal Shelter located at 655 N. Mojave Road. If you would like more information regarding adoptable animals please take at look at The Animal Foundation's Web page.
Animal Bites
All warm blooded animals involved in a bite to a human being must be quarantined for 10 days to insure they are free from rabies.
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 the following forms of identification: Microchip Device, Current Owner Identification Tag or Rabies Tag.
Breeding Cats and Dogs
Anyone who breeds dogs or cats in Clark County is required to have a breeders 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 (1 year old or more). A breeder may only allow one litter per female each year, and a female may not be bred until she is at least eighteen monts of age. 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.
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.
Managed Care of Feral Cats
On October 1, 2008, the Managed Care of Feral Cats ordinance went into effect in 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 our Central Sponsor's website. You also may view this online copy of ordinance 10.06.
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.
Number of Pets
No more than three dogs and three cats (over the age of 3 months) are allowed at one residence without a permit.
Pet Fancier's Permit
Contact Clark County Animal Control at (702) 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 $50 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. All dogs or cats must be sterilized to qualify for this permit. The permit allows up to six dogs, one year of age or more, or 10 cats, 8-months-of-age or older. All animals are required to have microchip identification implants with microchip numbers registered with Clark County Animal Control.
Pet Sterilization
Clark County is dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership including the sterilization of pets. Effective May 19, 2010, all dogs and cats must be sterilized unless the owner has a current exemption.
These exemptions are:
- The owner obtains a Pet Fanciers Permit.
- The owner obtains a Breeder/Show Permit
- A licensed veterinarian provides a letter attesting that the animal cannot be
sterilized either permanently or for a specified period of time.
- Animals that are being used by a law enforcement agency or guide dogs specifically trained
and used to guide a blind or disabled person.
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 1-year-of-age receive a vaccination which is good for three years after the date administered. Dogs and cats under 1-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.
Restraint
All pets must be restrained to the property of the owner, or on a leash.
Sanitation
Living areas for animals must be kept clean and free from offensive odors, animal waste, or any other offensive or unwholesome conditions.