Henderson Municipal Code

Henderson Municipal Code pertaining to the leash law reads:

7.08.020 - Animals at large. It shall be unlawful for any person having charge, custody or control of any animal to permit the same to be at large or trespass on the private premises of another, or to be on any public highway, street, alley, court, public ground, or unfenced lot. All animals must be confined to the owners' property or shall be on a leash when on any public property, any highway, street, alley, court, park, public ground, fenced lot or wash. Leash requirements do not apply to designated enclosed areas of animal parks or animals participating in sanctioned performance events.

Dogs Actively Running Loose

If you see dogs actively running loose, call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267- 5000. Do not call 9-1-1 unless it is a true human emergency (such as a dog actively attacking a person). 9-1-1 should not be used for animal emergencies.

Report Dogs Seen at Large

To report any animals that are seen at large or allowed to run loose, but are not a current threat or have returned home, use Contact Henderson: Report Animals Running Loose.

You can also call Animal Control at 702-267-4980 and leave a detailed message.

Cats and Ferrets

The leash laws apply to all animals including cats and ferrets. Pet owners have a legal responsibility to keep their cat, ferret, rabbit etc. on their own property, just as one would do for their own dog.

Neighboring Cats Roaming Freely

Wondering what you can do about your neighbor's cat that is allowed to roam freely? We loan humane cat traps out to City of Henderson single family residences for 10 day increments, weather permitting. After a trap has been reserved and is picked up and once the cat has been trapped, you can either notify Animal Control and an Officer will come pick up the cat from your property or you can bring the trap and cat to our facility.

For further information please call our office at 702-267-4970.

Find Out if Your Animal Has Been Impounded

It is the owner's responsibility to call and report their pet lost to Animal Control. Animal Control staff will call the pet's owner if it is wearing a Henderson pet license, ID tag, or has a registered microchip. You can also visit our Lost and Found page.

If you live outside the City of Henderson, call either Clark County Animal Control 702-455-7710 or City of Las Vegas Animal Control 702-229-6444 or your local police department to report animals running at large.