The City of Cashmere elected not to renew a contract for ACC services in 2025, prohibiting WVHS from providing any ACC services to the citizens of Cashmere, including licensing, dangerous and stray dogs, and investigating cruelty and neglect cases.

You can access codification of the general ordinances of the City of Cashmere, WA online here: Cashmere City Code. Note:the City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Cashmere City Code.

The Cashmere City Hall is located at 101 Woodring Street, Cashmere, WA. Phone is (509) 782-3513.

For Washington State Laws refer to the Revised Code of Washington website.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances for the City of Cashmere.

Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space, and medical attention, if needed.

Leash law applies when off your own property in city limits. Note: streets and sidewalks are public property.

Barking and whining habitually is not allowed.

Licensing your dog is required annually, at age 4 months and up. Dog and cat license expire one year from the month of purchase. Please renew before expiration date to avoid a late fee.  

Cats are allowed to roam the neighborhood. Your neighbors have the right to insist your cats stay off their property.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

You can access codification of the general ordinances of the City of Chelan, WA online here. Note:the City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Chelan City Code.

The Chelan City Hall is located at 135 E. Johnson in Chelan. Phone is (509) 682-4037.

For Washington State Laws refer to the Revised Code of Washington website.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER

Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space and medical attention, if needed.

Leash law applies when off your own property. Note: streets and sidewalks are public property.

Barking and whining habitually throughout the day or night is not allowed. The Wenatchee Valley Animal Care and Control officers handle these calls.

Feces must be cleaned up every 24 hours on your property.

Defecating on public property. You are required to clean up all dog feces that your dog(s) produces while off your property. Carry a plastic bag(s) at all times and dispose of in a proper waste container.

Licensing your dog is required annually, at age 4 months and up. Dog and cat license expire one year from the month of purchase. Please renew before expiration date to avoid a late fee. Licenses are obtained at the Wenatchee Humane Society during regular business hours. Click here for licensing information & costs.

Cats are allowed to roam the neighborhood. Your neighbors have the right to insist your cats stay off their property.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

Kennel registration is required if owning more than 3 dogs and 3 cats per home. Kennel registration can only be obtained through Animal Control at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. Please call (509) 662-9577.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

Lakeside Park and Don Morris Park are closed to dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Dogs are welcome at both parks from Labor Day to Memorial Day, but must be on a leash.

You can access codification of the general ordinances of the City of East Wenatchee, WA online here: East Wenatchee City Code. Note:the City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the East Wenatchee City Code.

The East Wenatchee City Hall is located at 271 Ninth Street NE in East Wenatchee. Phone (509) 884-9515. For more contact information click here.

For Washington State Laws refer to the Revised Code of Washington website.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances for the City of East Wenatchee:

Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space and medical attention, if needed.

Leash law applies when off your own property. Note: streets and sidewalks are public property.

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

Feces must be cleaned up every 24 hours on your property.

Defecating on public property. Ordinance states you are required to clean up all dog feces that your dog(s) produces while off your property. Carry plastic bags at all time and dispose of in a proper waste container.

Licensing your dog is required annually, at age 4 months and up. Dog and cat license expire one year from the month of purchase. Please renew before expiration date to avoid a late fee. Licenses are obtained through the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during regular business hours. Click here for licensing information & costs.

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

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

Note: The City of East Wenatchee allows a maximum of 3 dogs per household.

You can access codification of the general ordinances of the City of Entiat, WA online: Entiat City code. Note:the City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Entiat City Code.

The Entiat City Hall is located at 14070 Kinzel, Entiat WA. Phone is (509) 784-1500.

For Washington State Laws refer to the Revised Code of Washington website.

Animal Control Services are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless an animal is severely injured.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances for the City of Entiat.

Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space, and medical attention, if needed.

Leash law applies when off your own property in city limits. Note: streets and sidewalks are public property.

Barking, whining and howling habitually for a period of more than fifteen (15) minutes. The Wenatchee Valley Animal Care and Control officers handle these calls during contract hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Licensing your dog is required annually, at age 4 months and up. Dog and cat license expire one year from the month of purchase. Please renew before expiration date to avoid a late fee. Licenses are obtained at the Wenatchee Humane Society during regular business hours. Click here for licensing information & costs.

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

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

Kennel registration is obtained at Entiat City Hall for $100. This applies for owners of more than 3 dogs.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

You can access codification of the general ordinances of the City of Leavenworth, WA online: Leavenworth City Code. Note:the City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Leavenworth City Code.

The Leavenworth City Hall is located at 700 US-2 in Leavenworth. Phone is (509) 548-5275. For more contact information for the City of Leavenworth, click here.

For Washington State Laws refer to the Revised Code of Washington website.

Animal Control Services are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless an animal is severely injured.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances for the City of Leavenworth:

Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space, and medical attention, if needed.

Leash law applies when off your own property. Note: streets and sidewalks are public property.

Barking and whining habitually throughout the day or night is not allowed. The Wenatchee Valley Animal Care and Control officers handles these calls.

Licensing your dog is required annually, at age 4 months and up. Dog licenses expire one year from the month of purchase. Please renew before expiration date to avoid a late fee. Licenses are obtained through the Leavenworth City Hall or Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during regular business hours. Click here for licensing information & costs.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

For the official version of the codification of the general ordinances for the City of Rock Island you will need to go to the City Clerk’s Office.

The Rock Island City Hall is located at 5 N Garden in Rock Island. Phone (509) 884-1261.

For Washington State Laws refer to the Revised Code of Washington website.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances for the City of Rock Island

Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space and medical attention, if needed.

Leash law applies when off your own property. Note: streets and sidewalks are public property.

Barking and whining habitually throughout the day or night is not allowed. The Wenatchee Valley Animal Care and Control officers handle these calls.

Feces must be cleaned up every 24 hours on your property.

Defecating on public property. Ordinance states you are required to clean up all dog feces that your dog(s) produces while off your property. Carry plastic bags at all time and dispose of in a proper waste container.

Licensing your dog is required annually, at age 4 months and up. February 28th is the deadline to avoid a late fee if the dog has been previously licensed in the City of Rock Island. Licenses are obtained at the Rock Island City Hall.

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

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

You can access codification of the general ordinances of the City of Wenatchee, WA online: Wenatchee City Code. Note:the City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Wenatchee City Code.

The Wenatchee City Hall is located at 129 S. Chelan in Wenatchee. Phone is (509) 664-3300. For more contact information for the City of Wenatchee click here.

For Washington State Laws refer to the Revised Code of Washington website.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances for the City of Wenatchee:

Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space, and medical attention, if needed.

Leash law applies when off your own property. Note: streets and sidewalks are public property.

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

Feces must be cleaned up every 24 hours on your property.

Defecating on public property. You are required to clean up all dog feces that your dog(s) produces while off your property. Carry plastic bags at all times and dispose of in a proper waste container.

Licensing your dog/cat is required annually, at age 4 months and up. Dog and cat license expire one year from the month of purchase. Please renew before expiration date to avoid a late fee. Licenses are obtained through the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during regular business hours. Click here for licensing information & costs.

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 to wear their license tag. Your neighbors have the right to insist your cats stay off their property if trespassing or causing damage.

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.

You can access codification of the general ordinances of the town of Waterville, WA online: Waterville City Code. Note: for the official version of the codification of the general ordinances for the Town of Waterville, you will need to go to the City Clerk’s Office.

The Waterville Town Hall is located at 104 East Locust in Waterville. Phone is (509) 745-8871. For more contact information for the Town of Waterville click here.

For Washington State Laws refer to the Revised Code of Washington website.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances for the Town of Waterville:

Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space, and medical attention, if needed.

Leash law applies when off your own property in Town Limits. Note: streets and sidewalks are public property.

Barking and whining habitually for more than 15 minutes in any one hour period, and documented by three or more separate episodes in a sequential 7-day period, is not allowed. The Wenatchee Valley Animal Care and Control officers handle these calls. For more details, click here.

Licensing your dog is required annually, at age 4 months and up. Dog and cat license expire on January 31st. Please renew before expiration date to avoid a late fee. Licenses are obtained at the Waterville Town Hall.

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times.

Note: The Town of Waterville allows a maximum of 3 dogs per household.

You can access codification of the general ordinances of Chelan County, WA at Chelan County Code. Note: The Clerk of the Board’s office has the official version of the Chelan County Code.

The Chelan County Board of Commissioner’s Office is located at 400 Douglas St., Suite 201 in Wenatchee. Phone is (509) 667-6215. For more contact information, click here.

For Washington State Laws refer to the Revised Code of Washington website.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER

Please note: Chelan County consists of an Urban Growth Area (UGA) and outside the UGA. Ordinances (and responding parties) vary slightly.

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances within the UGA of Chelan County:

Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space, and medical attention, if needed.

Leash law applies when off your own property (by leash or under voice control). Note: streets and sidewalks are public property. Wenatchee Valley Animal Care and Control officers handle these calls.

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

Feces must be cleaned if the smell is offensive.

Defecating on public property. You are required to clean up all dog feces that your dog(s) produces while off your property. Carry plastic bags at all times and dispose of in a proper waste container.

Licensing your dog is required annually, at age 4 months and up. Dog licenses expire one year from the month of purchase. Please renew before expiration date to avoid a late fee. Licenses are obtained through the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during regular business hours. Click here for licensing information & costs.

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

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times. Wenatchee Valley Animal Care and Control officers handle these calls.

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances outside the UGA of Chelan County:

Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space, and medical attention, if needed.

Leash law applies when off your own property (by leash or under voice control). Note: streets and sidewalks are public property. The Chelan County Sheriff Office handles these calls.

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

Feces must be cleaned if the smell is offensive.

Defecating on public property. You are required to clean up all dog feces that your dog(s) produces while off your property. Carry plastic bags at all times and dispose of in a proper waste container. The Chelan County Sheriff Office handles these calls.

Licensing your dog is not required. However, licensing helps lost pets return home faster and often times without the need of intake, so it is still encouraged. Licenses are obtained through the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during regular business hours. Click here for licensing information & costs.

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

Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times. The Chelan County Sheriff Office handles these calls.

You can access codification of the general ordinances of Douglas County, WA at: Douglas County Code. Note: The Clerk of the Board’s office has the official version of the Douglas County Code.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioner’s Office is located at 203 S. Rainier Street in Waterville. Phone is (509) 745-8537. For more contact information, click here.

For Washington State Laws refer to the Revised Code of Washington website.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER

Please note: Douglas County consists of an Urban Growth Area (UGA) and outside the UGA. Ordinances (and responding parties) vary slightly.

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances within the UGA of Douglas County:

• Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space, and medical attention, if needed.

• Leash law applies when off your own property. Note: streets and sidewalks are public property.

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

• Feces must be cleaned up every 24 hours on your property.

• Defecating on public property. You are required to clean up all dog feces that your dog(s) produces while off your property. Carry plastic bags at all times and dispose of in a proper waste container.

• Licensing your dog is required annually, at age 4 months and up. Dog licenses expire one year from the month of purchase. Please renew before expiration date to avoid a late fee. Licenses are obtained through the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during regular business hours. Click here for licensing information & costs.

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

• Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

• School grounds are off limits to dogs at all times. Wenatchee Valley Animal Care and Control officers handle these calls.

• Livestock at large does not have free range. Wenatchee Valley Animal Care and Control officers handle these calls.

The following are some of the basic animal control ordinances outside the UGA of Douglas County:

• Pet owners are required to provide animals with necessary food, water, shelter, sanitation, space, and medical attention, if needed.

• Leash law is not applicable outside of the UGA

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

• Feces must be cleaned up every 24 hours on your property.

• Licensing your dog is not required. However, licensing helps lost pets return home faster and often times without the need of intake, so it is still encouraged. Licenses are obtained through the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society during regular business hours. Click here for licensing information & costs.

• Cats are allowed to roam the neighborhood but your neighbors have the right to insist on your cats stay off their property if trespassing or causing damage, if the property is fenced.

• Rabies vaccinations for all animals must be kept current.

• Livestock at large has free range and is permissible.