Dog License Registration

ANIMAL SERVICES

WILDLIFE  (Bears, Mountain Lions, etc.)

For wildlife sightings, please contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife (970) 255-6100. In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

NEW CASTLE PETS

The number of household pets is limited to 3 dogs at one time, or 5 cats at one time. Additionally, the combined number of dogs and cats can not exceed 5.

The New Castle Police Department does not have a separate animal control unit. Animal control is available at all hours by contacting the New Castle Police Department either on the direct line (970) 984-2302 or on the dispatch line (970) 625-8095.

Cats and Other Domestic Animals

All cats are required to be vaccinated against rabies (NCMC 6.08.040). Owners/keepers are responsible for picking up waste left by their cats in any pen, cage or yard (NCMC 6.08.060).

Dogs

Aside from private property, dogs must be leashed at all times within town limits per town code.

All dogs are required to be vaccinated against rabies (NCMC 6.12.020). Owners/keepers are responsible for picking up waste left by their dogs in public places immediately. There are multiple stations throughout town which provide bags as well as receptacles for animal waste. (NCMC 6.12.160). Additionally, owners/keepers are required to clean yards and dog runs of waste regularly (NCMC 6.12.150). All dogs within the Town of New Castle are required to be registered with the Town. To license your dog, you will need to bring proof of rabies vaccination to Town Hall during regular business hours (NCMC 6.12.040). It is unlawful to allow your dog to bark or howl in a manner which causes an “unreasonable disturbance” to any person at any time (NCMC 6.12.120).

Dog License Registration: submit form to town hall, 450 w main st.

Unneutered male or unspayed female : $35.00 per year
Neutered male or spayed female : $20.00 per year
Guard Dog $35.00 per year

Impound Fees:

Dog or Cat : $40.00 plus actual impound costs
Other Animal : $40.00 plus actual impound costs