Animal Control Includes:
- Dog & Cat Retention
- Animal Traps
- Animal Shelter
- Animal Adoption
- Abuse Investigation
- Animal Safety Instruction
- Dangerous Animals
Dog Licensing
Dog licenses must be renewed annually on January 1st at City Hall (open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Fees & Requirements:
- Spayed / Neutered: $1.00
- Unspayed / Unneutered: $3.00
- Required Document: Proof of rabies vaccination
Dangerous Dogs
Any dog that causes a serious injury to a person or domestic animal or has been designated as a potentially dangerous dog and engages in behavior that poses a threat to public safety will be required to satisfy the requirements for registration of a potentially dangerous dog.
Contact City Hall for ordinance on Vicious or Noisy Dogs (City Code 5-4B-7 (opens in a new tab))
Rabies Control
It is unlawful to have any dog or cat, more than 6 months old, within the City without having a rabies vaccination.
Running At Large
It is unlawful for the owner or guardian of any dog or cat to permit the dog or cat to run at large within the limits of the city. The term “at large” means any dog or cat out of doors in any place, unless the dog or cat is on a leash held by a person able to control the dog or cat. A dog or cat may be left unattended out of doors in a yard with a fence that prevents the dog or cat from leaving the yard, or fastened to a leash, chain or rope keeps the dog or cat at least 10 feet from a public street, alley, public place or within 6 feet of any other boundary of the property the dog or cat is so fastened on.
Impoundment
It is the duty of the public service office and the police department to impound all dogs or cats found running at large in the streets, alleys and public places of the City, whether or not the animal displays a current license tag.
According to Section 5-4B-5 (opens in a new tab) of the Scott City Code of Ordinances, owners have a 72-hour window following the public posting of an impounded animal to claim it from the Public Service Officer by paying all associated fees at City Hall.
Fee Breakdown:
- First Impoundment: $50.00 base fee + annual license tax
- Second Impoundment: $75.00 base fee + annual license tax
- Third & Subsequent Impoundments: $100.00 base fee + annual license tax
- Daily Care Fee: $15.00 per day (or fraction of a day)
- Vaccination Costs: Full cost of any required rabies immunization
Note: Impoundment count resets annually on January 1st. Unclaimed animals may be humanely euthanized after the 72-hour period expires.