Craigslist Pets Des Moines Iowa (2024)

FAQs

How many dogs can I have in Iowa? ›

Iowa has no statewide limit on the number of dogs you can own, but some cities and counties may have their own restrictions. All dogs in Iowa are required to have valid ID tags and a rabies vaccine tag attached to the collar, and it's unlawful to have a dog over six months old without a rabies vaccination.

In accordance with City Code, it is unlawful for an owner to harbor or house on their premises more than 4 animals over the age of 6 months. The license tags you will receive are permanent tags designed to last many years and the number on the tag is your pet's permanent identifier.

What pets need a license? Any dog and/or cat over six months of age needs to be licensed. The fee is due January 1 each year, but there's a grace period until March 31 before we start charging late fees.

How many animals can I have in my home? In-home facilities are limited to six adult dogs and/or cats, including pets.

The owner of a dog shall be liable to an injured party for all damages done by the dog, when the dog is caught in the action of worrying, maiming, or killing a domestic animal, or the dog is attacking or attempting to bite a person, except when the party damaged is doing an unlawful act, directly contributing to the ...

$5 for puppies and kittens under four months of age. $10 for animals between 4 months and 12 months. $10 per year for all spayed and neutered dogs and cats. $40 per year for all dogs and cats that are not spayed or neutered.

Leash Law. All dogs and cats, regardless of age, must be restrained at all times on a leash not exceeding 10 feet in length and under the control of a competent person, unless confined within the owner's property or vehicle.

All dogs over five (5) months of age are required to have both a current rabies vaccination and county dog license and are required to wear both tags at all times with a few exceptions.

For most states/jurisdictions, the number varies from two to four. If you have more than that, you will be required to get an animal permit from the local government. However, these rules don't apply to pups that haven't yet reached four months.

All pets, regardless of age, must be leashed at all times unless confined by a tether or within the owner's enclosed property. If the owner is present and supervising the animal on the owner's premises, an exception to the leash law is made. Pets must not be tied and left unattended when off the owner's property.

Is Iowa a strict liability state? ›

Iowa is a strict liability state with a law that applies to injuries inflicted upon domestic animals and people.

6.04. 090 Number of animals regulated. A. It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain at any one location within the City more than four of the following types of animals, those being dogs, cats, ferrets, and potbellied pigs; and of those four no more than three shall be of the same species.