Animal Control

 

 

FAQs, Roaming Animals & Pet Owners Guide

Does my dog or cat need a county license?

Los Alamos County Animal Control does not require a county license. Your dog or cat must have current rabies vaccinations.

Should I worry about hantavirus?

It is always good practice to use caution when cleaning in an area where rodents may dwell. Hantavirus Hotline – 1-800-879-3421 or in Santa Fe at 505-827-0006. The Office of Epidemiology will provide you with information on risk and cleanup and will also answer other questions you may have.

Is fishing allowed at Ashley Pond?

No. Fishing is not permitted at Ashley Pond. Ashley Pond is a Wildlife Protected Designated Area under Section 6-21 of the Los Alamos Animal Control Ordinances.

Ashley Pond is a Wildlife Protected Area in Los Alamos County

Section 6-21. of Los Alamos County Code states: The county declares Ashley Pond as a wildlife protected area within Los Alamos County. It is unlawful for anyone, other than the county or other governmental officials, to desert, abandon, introduce or dispose of any animal, fish, bird, or reptile into the Ashley Pond Wildlife Protected Area. It is unlawful for any person other than the county or other government officials, to remove, catch, injure, maim, or kill any animal from the Ashley Pond Wildlife Protected Area.

  • Please BE KIND to all animals at the pond.
  • Please remember the Geese can bite.
  • DO NOT feed them bread or French fries.
Here are the local ordinances related to animals.

County Code, Chapter 6. Animals (Ordinance 02-076 updated 6-11-2024)

What is the leash law in Los Alamos County?

Dogs are welcome in our parks and on trails and must be leashed except in designated areas for “voice and sight control.” Owners are required to clean up after their dogs in parks, on trails, and while walking on sidewalks. If you are looking for a place to take your dog where they can interact and socialize with other dogs, Los Alamos County has two dog parks where dogs can run off-leash and engage in canine interaction. Both parks are fenced, have water and benches, and provide bags and garbage cans so, you may pick up after your canine companion. Dogs must be friendly and current on all vaccinations. Overlook Park in White Rock—East of the baseball fields—Minimal shade and grass surfaces East Park in Los Alamos—North of the play lot towards canyon rim—Shade and grass surfaces.

Sign depicting person scooping dog waste

 

 

 

Maps: Voice and Sight Control and Trail Network

Step 1.Voice and Sight Control Maps(PDF, 3MB)

Shows park areas where voice/sight control is allowed for pets

Step 2.Trail Network Map(PDF, 495KB)

Shows where voice and sight control is allowed on trails (495 KB PDF document)

 

Mission Statement

To provide all animals in our care with the 5 freedoms of animal welfare. Freedom from hunger, thirst, and malnutrition, freedom from discomfort and exposure, freedom from pain, injury, and disease, freedom from fear and distress, and freedom to express normal and natural behavior. To provide our community with support for animal care and control, animal rescue and rehabilitation, and to place adoptable pets in forever homes.

 

 

 

Resources

Animal Protection New Mexico

505-265-2322

https://apnm.org/contact

505-222-4700 - Mon-Fri

To Request Assistance from a Conservation Officer Outside Regular Business Hours:

Call New Mexico State Police Dispatch

505-841-9256

https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/

 

New Mexico Wildlife Center

505-753-9505

19 Wheat Street, Española, NM 87532

https://newmexicowildlifecenter.org

 

Unreasonable Animal Noise Complaint Report

What can I do about unreasonable animal noise?

If you'd like to report unreasonable animal noise, you can file a complaint three ways 1. Complete the online form, 2. Call the Centralized Dispatch Center or 3. Call Animal Control.  Please do not not to use the Community Development Department’s anonymous nuisance code complaint form to report animal noise issues. For an investigation to proceed, the LAPD and Animal Control require the name and contact information of the complainant.   

Animal Noise Complaint Form

Centralized Dispatch Center (CDC)505-662-8222 or 877-261-4090 (TTY capable and translation services)

Animal Control: 505-662-8179 to speak to an Animal Control Officer with any questions you may have regarding animal noise complaints.

Our officers will respond in accordance with the 411 Barking Dogs/Unreasonable Animal Noise Policy.

411 Unreasonable Noise Policy(PDF, 85KB)

County Code: Chapter 6., Section 6-6. - Unreasonable animal noise prohibited. 

(Check under the "A Pet Owners Guide to Ordinances" for additional information.)