Animal Nuisances

Sometimes pets annoy others and the pet owner isn’t aware of the problem. Often, the best way to solve an issue is to talk to your neighbor. They may be sympathetic and willing to help solve the issue.

1. Learn the laws and steps for solving issues regarding:

• Barking dogs and other noise-related animal nuisances
• Pets trespassing on private property or at large on public property
• Pets depositing waste
• Exotic pets
• Wildlife nuisances
• Dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs

2. Unable to resolve the issue on your own? File a formal complaint:

• Animal Nuisance Complaint Form
  Animal_Nuisance_Complaint_Form_0.pdf

  (PDF, 166KB)

• Cat Trespass Complaint Form
  
  Cat_Trespass_Complaint_Form_0.pdf

  (PDF, 170KB)

3. What happens next?

Learn about how formal complaints and infraction notices are handled.