ANIMAL CONTROL


The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society provides animal control services for the cities of Leavenworth, Chelan, Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Entiat, the Town of Waterville and Chelan & Douglas Counties.

  • From 7am to 10pm Animal Control Officers are available to assist with all domestic animal control complaints.
  • After 10 pm Animal Control Officers are available to assist with emergency situations, injured animals and aggressive animals/public safety issues.
  • You can reach an Animal Control Officer by calling the Humane Society at (509) 662-9577.

What to do if you suspect an animal is being abused or neglected, or you have another animal control issue

  • First, get as much information as possible about exactly what is occurring: Type of animal(s), color, breed, what the animal may be doing and owner's name & address of where the animal lives if known. If owner information is unknown, you should still report the incident.
  • Next, call the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society at (509) 662-9577.
Lost or Found Pet?
  • Don't wait to report your missing pet. A frightened or lost animal can fall victim to busy streets, extreme weather, animal fights, or disease.
  • If you have lost or found a pet please report it immediately. Call (509) 662-9577 for 24 hour assistance.
  • The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society encourages you to provide your pet with visible identification as well as permanent microchip i.d.


LICENSING

A license is your pet's ticket home. It insures that if they become lost, we can help reunite them with their families. In the event that they are found injured, a license will enable us to provide them with emergency veterinary care. Licenses for the jurisdictions below may be purchased at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during business hours Monday - Friday 11am to 6pm and Saturday 11am to 3pm located at 1474 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee WA. If you have questions about licensing your pet email or call (509) 662-9577.

License Fees
Spayed/Neutered
Unaltered
Chelan County Dog *
10.00
30.00

Wenatchee Dog *

Wenatchee Cat *

10.00

5.00

30.00

15.00

East Wenatchee Dog *
10.00
30.00

Douglas County Dog

With Microchip

10.00

5.00

20.00

10.00

City of Chelan Dog *
City of Chelan Cat *
City of Chelan pet licenses are sold at the Chelan City Hall and also at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society.

10.00

5.00

30.00

15.00


* Jurisdictions offer a 1/2 price discount on all pet licenses purchased by senior or disabled citizens.
 

  • To purchase a pet license at the spayed/neutered price for the first time you will need to have/mail proof of surgery with the license form.
  • Local City and County ordinances do require that all cats and dogs be vaccinated against rabies. You can assist us with record keeping by providing proof of rabies vaccination when you purchase your pet's license.
  • To avoid a late penalty for a currently licensed pet in any area other than Chelan County you will need to renew your pet's license by 2-28-YY.
  • Renewals for pet licenses in Chelan County are due before
    5-14-YY.
  • If you received a renewal notice you may purchase it through the mail with appropriate fees. Please note any corrections if needed. You may call (509) 662-9577 or email your questions for assistance.

The Humane Society does not sell dog licenses for the following jurisdictions that require them within city limits:
Leavenworth - Must be purchased at Leavenworth City Hall
Entiat - Must be purchased at Entiat City Hall
Waterville - Must be purchased at Waterville City Hall
Rock Island - Must be purchased at Rock Island City Hall
City of Chelan - Can be purchased at Chelan City Hall or the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society




ANIMAL ORDINANCES To Consider

The following ordinances are summarized for each local jurisdiction:
 

Chelan County

Supervision law applies to your dog when off your property in all of Chelan County outside of city limits. Dogs do not need to be on leash, but you do need to be with them and have voice control of them when off your property.

Barking and whining habitually throughout the day or night is not allowed. The Chelan County Sheriff's Department handles these calls.

Feces buildup must be kept from accumulating on your property.

Licensing your dog is done annually at the age of 4 months old and up. May 14th is the deadline if the dog has been previously licensed in Chelan County. Licenses are obtained through the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during business hours.

Cats are allowed to roam the neighborhood but your neighbors have the right to insist on your cats stay off their property if causing damage.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

Douglas County Animal Control Zone

Leash law applies within the boundary lines of the Douglas County Animal Control Zone.

Barking and whining habitually throughout the day or night is not allowed. The Douglas County Sheriff's Department handles these calls.

Feces must be cleaned every 24 hours on your property. You must have something on your person to clean up feces when you're off your property with your dog.

Licensing your dog is done annually at age 4 months and up. February 28th is the deadline if the dog has been previously licensed in Douglas County. Licenses are obtained through the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during business hours.

Cats are allowed to roam the neighborhood but your neighbors have the right to insist on your cats stay off their property if causing damage.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

Kennel registration is required if owning more than 3 animals per home.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

East Wenatchee City Limits

Leash law applies within city limits.

Barking and whining habitually throughout the day or night is not allowed. The East Wenatchee Police Department handles these calls.

Feces buildup must be cleaned every 24 hours on your property. You must have something on your person to clean up feces when you are off your property with your dog.

Licensing your dog is done annually at age 4 months and up. February 28th is the deadline if the dog has been previously licensed in the City of East Wenatchee. Licenses are obtained through the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during business hours.

Cats are allowed to roam the neighborhood but your neighbors have the right to insist on your cats stay off their property if causing damage.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

Entiat City Limits

Leash law applies within city limits

Barking and whining habitually from 10:00pm until 6:00am is not allowed. The Humane Society handles these calls.

Licensing your dog is done annually at age 4 months and up. February 28th is the deadline if the dog has been previously licensed in the City of Entiat. Licenses are obtained at Entiat City Hall.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

Leavenworth City Limits

Leash law applies within city limits.

Barking and whining habitually throughout the day or night is not allowed. The Humane Society handles these calls.

Licensing your dog is done annually at age 4 months and up. February 28th is the deadline if the dog has been previously licensed in the City of Leavenworth. Licenses are obtained at Leavenworth City Hall.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

Waterville Town Limits

Leash law applies within Town limits.

Barking and whining habitually from 10:00pm until 7:00am is not allowed. The Humane Society handles these calls.

Licensing your dog is done annually at age 4 months and up. February 28th is the deadline if the dog has been previously licensed in the Town of Waterville. Licenses are obtained at Waterville Town Hall.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

Wenatchee City Limits

Leash law applies within city limits.

Barking and whining habitually throughout the day or night is not allowed. The City of Wenatchee Police Department handles these calls.

Feces buildup must be cleaned every 24 hours on your property. You must have something on your person to clean up feces when you are off your property with your dog.

Licensing your dog is done annually at age 4 months and up. February 28th is the deadline if the dog has been previously licensed in the City of Wenatchee. Licenses are obtained through the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during business hours.

Cats are allowed to roam the neighborhood provided they are spayed or neutered and wearing their license tag. Spayed or neutered cats that are microchipped and licensed do not have do wear their license tag. Your neighbors have the right to insist your cats stay off their property if causing property damage while there.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

Kennel registration is required if owning more than 3 dogs and 3 cats per home.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

FULL ORDINANCE TEXT

You may access complete ordinances on-line for the following jurisdictions by clicking on the links below:

The Cities of Leavenworth and Entiat and the Town of Waterville have not posted ordinances online. The Humane Society can provide you with copies of these ordinances at the cost of $1.00 dollar per page. RCW (Revised code of Washington) State laws index.

Got pets? We do!

Livestock
Humane Society officers respond to livestock at large complaints and investigate cruelty and neglect cases involving livestock.

General points

  • Local and state ordinances require that animals be provided with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space and medical attention if needed.All city, county and state parks require pets to be leashed for the safety of all park users.
  • Pet owners are responsible for removing their own pet's feces when using the parks.
  • Animals cannot be tethered on sidewalks, in alleys or any other place open to the public.
  • Animals cannot be tethered or confined in a manner that will cause them injury, pain, or endanger them due to inadequate access to shelter from the heat or cold.

Pets in Vehicle Safety

  • If your pet rides in the vehicle with you the safest place is in the cab or pickup bed with a canopy.
  • If your pet rides in the back of an open truck bed they are safest in  a secure crate.
  • Should you tether your pet in an open pickup bed be certain they are secure and the tether is not long enough to allow them over the side of the pickup box.

Lost or Found Pet?

  • If you have lost or found a pet please report it immediately.
  • Call (509) 662-9577 for 24 hour assistance. Don't wait to report your missing pet.


Thank you Animal Control Officers!

Help when needed

Around 6 am on July 4th, a puppy's nearby distress cries pulled my heartstrings. I followed its cries for help not far from my yard. A lost or abandoned, six-to-eight-week-old beagle sat next to some bushes, head raised and howling for its family. I walked closer. It was scared and immediately went under the bushes. I coaxed to no avail. Oh how I wanted to take that cute little puppy home. Fortunately for Elsa, our resident dog princess, our mobile home court rules allow only one small dog.

Reluctantly, around 9 am, I called the Humane Society, hoping someone was on duty for the holiday. Their answering service took my call and the officer on duty called me within minutes. We exchanged the necessary information. I stood on the sidewalk near where the dog was hiding. In less that 15 minutes, the young woman arrived. Gently, the officer coaxed the puppy to her, cuddled it in her arms, and said they would take good care of her at the shelter. (The puppy is female, no longer an 'it')

Thank you, Wenatchee Valley Humane Society Shelter for rescuing lost or abandoned animals, even on holidays.

Jerry Maye Wright Mueller, East Wenatchee

From the Wenatchee World Safety Valve: letters from readers July 2006

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society - 1474 S. Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801 - 509-662-9577 wvhs@wenatcheehumane.org