FAQs
Animal Services
You may also call the New Castle Police Department regarding pets at (970) 625-8095.
• License your dog each year with Town Hall.
• Get regular checkups with your veterinarian.
• Keep dogs on a leash.
• Take a dog training class.
• Keep your dog inside at night and during very cold weather.
• Never let your dog chase wildlife.
• Restrain barking as much as possible.
• Fence your yard to avoid unwelcome visits to neighbors (or their cats).
• Obey the Town’s Animal Control laws.
Each year, a new Dog License Application must be completed. Please include a photo of your dog and rabies certificate with the application.
The Clerk's Office will process your application, mail you a new dog tag, and add your dog's information to the Town Pet Registry.
This is helpful in the event your dog is missing and information can be obtained through the registry with the Police Department.
Aside from private property, dogs must be leashed at all times within town limits.
Please contact your local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office during business hours to report your sighting.
For New Castle, please call the Northwest Region Office at (970) 255-6100.
For more information, please visit CPW's page Living with Bears in Colorado.
In the case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
