City of Fort Dodge, Iowa

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• Ordinance No. 2385 Animal Control, as Amended - Breeding
• Animal Breeding Permit Application
• City of Fort Dodge Statement on Equal Opportunity
• City of FD Animal Protection & Control Ordinance

• Ordinance No. 2186, Animal Control
• Resolution No. 13-09-182 Establishing Fees for Animal Control
• Fort Dodge Animal License Application Form
• City of FD Animal Protection & Control Ordinance

This division consists of one Animal Control Officer--a contracted person who responds to animal control issues.

• Pet owners are required to register their cat or dog at the City Clerk's Office, 819 1^st Ave. South, 515-576-4551.
• All pets must be on a leash when not in an enclosed yard or a fenced in area.
• Nuisance laws are also in place to curb unreasonable barking and to help promote sanitary pet-keeping. 
• Pets must be vaccinated for rabies. If your pet bites someone, the bite must be reported to Animal Control at 515-573-2323 or 911 in case of emergency.

For more information, please refer to the City of Fort Dodge Animal Protection & Control Ordinance.

To reach the Animal Control Officer, call the Webster County Telecommunication Center at 515-573-2323 or 911 in case of emergency.