Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Barking dogs are regulated by Park County Resolutions. In order for Animal Control to take action against the dog’s owner, you need to provide specific dates and times, where the dogs live, and who owns them if you know. You must also include your full name, date of birth, residence, mailing address, and a working phone number. To expedite your complaint, use the Barking Dog Complaint Form.

Permitting a dog to run at large is a violation of Park County Resolution 95-11-8(a). If possible, follow the dog(s) to their home, or safely contain them. You can make a report through Park County Dispatch at 719-836-4121 ext 5. An available officer with either come retrieve the dog(s) if contained or attempt to contact the owner. Photos and/or videos of the dogs at large are also helpful.

No. Cats are wandering animals and do not fall under Park County Resolution 95-11 as a stray animal. Please release the cat so it may return home. If the cat is injured, then Animal Control will respond.

We investigate cases of animal cruelty regularly. This includes all species of domestic animals, not just horses. Cruelty can include neglect, abandonment, failure to provide necessary sustenance, or mistreatment. Call us at (719) 836-4380 with details please leave a name and phone number so the officer is able to contact you for further details.

No. Livestock (horses, cattle, buffalo, sheep, donkeys, etc.) are not required by law to have either shelter or blankets.

Park County Animal Control will hold the animal for 5 days, at which point it is considered abandoned. We work closely with multiple shelters and will hold the animal until another shelter has space for it. All the shelters we work with are no kill and will make sure each animal ends up in a loving home!

Unfortunately, Animal Control does not have the facilities to hold cats. Please reach out to one of the shelters near you about finding homes for the cats.

Colorado is a fence out state. This means that if you don’t want cows on your property, you must fence them out. You can contact the local brand inspector, and they can assist in finding an owner, however ultimately you would still need to fence out the cows. If your property is lawfully fenced, and the cows are still getting onto your property, the brand inspector can assist you with contacting the owner and filling a civil case for any property damage. 

While that is legal, a better solution is to find out where the dogs live, who owns them, and report the information to Park County Animal Control. If you can get photos or video this will help the officer if a citation is issued to the owner. Permitting a dog to chase wildlife or livestock is a violation of the law and carries a penalty of up to $500 with a mandatory 10-day quarantine. 

Please contact Animal Control at 719-836-4380, and we can assist by putting you in touch with local pet pantries.

Any dog living in the county for longer than 30 days are legally required to be licensed with the county. This helps Animal Control reunite dogs with their owners if they get lost. This also ensures all dogs are up to date on their rabies vaccine.