Dog and Cat Licenses
Every dog and cat more than 3 months old should be licensed. The first license is issued when the dog or cat is vaccinated at 3 months old, and will be valid for 12 months.
A non-spayed and/or neutered dog or cat license is $75.00. The license is valid for 3 years. REQUIRED: Proof of current rabies vaccination.
A spayed or neutered dog or cat license is $18.00. The license is valid for 3 years.
REQUIRED: Proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of spay or neuter.A duplicate dog or cat license is $5.00.
New residents have 15 days from the date of their arrival to get their pets licensed.
When outdoors, dogs and cats shall be kept on a leash, in a fenced yard or tied to a stationary object so that the dog or cat cannot leave the owner’s property.
For Dog or Cat Licenses,
contact the City Clerk’s office at (307) 746-3535
For animal control problems,
contact the Newcastle Police Department
at (307) 746-4487
Weston County Humane Society Facebook Page
Newcastle Chicken Ordinance
Chicken Ordinance and Permit
Every resident who wants to own chickens inside city limits must have a chicken license. There can be no more than 6 chickens per lot. The permit will be issued after the Engineer or Building Inspector approves the permit.
All chickens must be Hens.
A permit fee of $20.00 must be paid with an application.
Permits are for 1 Year only. Must be renewed yearly if residents still have chickens.
Please read the ordinance with any questions regarding keeping of chickens in Newcastle City Limits.
Chicken Application