City Animal Licensing

Overview of all City of Rawlins Animal Licensing 

Got animals City guide to licensing your pet-page-001

Click here for a PDF of the "Got Animals?" Guide shown above. 

City Dog/Cat Tags: 

City Tags for dogs and cats can be purchased at the Finance Department or local vet offices with proof of Veterinary-Issued, Current Rabies License.

  • Carbon County Veterinary Hospital, 921 Airport Road, Rawlins, WY 82301, Phone: 307-324-5635
  • Hones Veterinary Service, LLC, 1906 E. Cedar Street, Rawlins, WY 82301, Phone: 307-324-9999

Other Animal Permits: 

Kennel/Breeder Permit Application

Kennel Permit Application (PDF)

Livestock (including chickens), Bees, Exotic Pets, Wild Animals Permits

Livestock, Wild Animal, and Exotic Pets Permit Application (PDF)

Fees

Link to current animal license fees


Codes 

All City Codes can be accessed at www.rawlinswy.gov/code 

6.05.020 Permit Required:

It is unlawful for any person to keep, maintain, pasture, stable, corral or house within the city and within one-half mile beyond the corporate limits of the city, any livestock, wild animals, domestic fowl, bees or exotic pets without first obtaining a permit therefor, except upon the action of the city manager, or his designee, for special events and recognized youth programs. (Ordinance Number 4-97, Enacted, April 15, 1997)

6.08.010 Licensing – Generally:

a person maintaining a kennel who owns more than four (4) dogs and/or more than four (4) cats which are over six (6) months of age except for the purposes of conducting a bona fide dog or cat show for public attendance and appreciation, must be licensed as a kennel or breeder and must purchase a kennel or breeder license. Proof of current rabies vaccination must be presented for each dog or cat. (Ordinance Number 4-97, Enacted, April 15, 1997)

There can be fines for failure to obtain a permit, animals at large, and cruelty to animals. Please review Rawlins Municipal Code Chapter 6 for further information.