Animals
Welcome to our comprehensive websites for everything in Arvada relating to animals. If you find something missing, let us know. Otherwise, we hope you find all that you are looking for and more in our pages.
Arvada Animal Management is a Division of the Arvada Police Department that enforces all city ordinances related to animals. Its officers investigate and respond to
- roaming dogs,
- roaming livestock,
- dangerous or aggressive animals,
- animal bites,
- cruelty and/or neglect to animals,
- nuisance barking,
- excess animal feces,
- leash law violations,
- dog license violations,
- dead animal removal,
- injured or sick wildlife complaints
Arvada Animal Management Officers
Arvada Animal Management officers are highly trained and experience professionals. They are State-certified through the Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers, and through the Department of Agriculture.
Additionally, three of the officers are commissioned through the Board of Animal Protection.
Search below for additional pages of information regarding Animal Management in Arvada.
Interesting fact:
The estimated dog population for the City of Arvada is 32,308.
Formula: dog population = number of households X .433 at 1.7 per household (source: 2007 US Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook; American Veterinary medical Association).
Updated household data from the October 2008 report of the State Demography Office
Location
8101 Ralston Road
Arvada, Colorado 80002
Contact
Phone: 720-898-6850
Fax: 720-898-6851
Arvada Animal Rules & Regulations
Owning an animal is a privilege and also a big responsibility. The purpose of animal control laws is to protect the
Read More ...Breed Bans
There is a lot of controversy about breed specific legislation, many differing opinions. In Arvada there are none
Read More ...Coyotes
Coyotes are a predator and are naturally drawn to areas like greenbelts, golf courses, open spaces, water ways and trails.
Read More ...Distemper Information
Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that infects animals such as raccoons, skunks, coyotes, and unvaccinated dogs. This disease does not affect humans; however, it can be easily passed on to dogs or cats.
Read More ...Dog Licenses
Arvada law now requires dogs to be licensed!
Read More ...Feeding Wildlife Prohibited
In 2008 the Arvada City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wildlife on City parks and golf courses. This ordinance makes it illegal to feed wildlife on public property.
Read More ...Foothills Animal Shelter (formerly Table Mountain Animal Center)
Looking for a lost pet or to adopt a pet? Or just needing information about our animal shelter, check this page for details
Read More ...Lost & Found Pet Reports
If you have lost or found a pet please call Arvada Animal Management at 720-898-6850.
Read More ...Nuisance Cats
A nuisance cat can be your neighbor's cat that wanders onto your property, disturbing birds, plants, or other problems
Read More ...Pet Safety Tips
Pets depend on their human owners to take responsible and safe care of them. The following tips can help ensure the safety
Read More ...Wild Animals
The city of Arvada, not unlike most urban cities in Colorado, has a diverse population of wildlife.
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