Pet Regulations and Enforcement

County Resolution

Animal Services enforces regulations in Unincorporated Arapahoe County as outlined by this resolution.

The resolution provides guidelines for 

  • Noisy Dogs
  • Dogs Running at Large
  • Dog Licensing (NEW 2020 requirements)
  • Aggressive or Vicious Dogs
  • Fees
  • Seizure and Impoundment of Dogs
  • Issuing of Summonses and Complaints
For additional state regulations, review the Department of Agriculture - Open Range Law