Animal Control

The North Sioux City Police Department investigates and follows up complaints of domestic animals running at large, domestic animals causing a nuisance and cruelty to animals. They investigate any reported animal bites, pick up animals running at large, or animals that are a threat to each other. Those animals that are not at danger are returned to their owners or placed in the local Humane Animal Shelter. The Animal Control Officer handles situations involving domesticated animals.

Please contact Animal Control at (605) 232-4301.

Pet Licensing

Every owner of a dog or cat needs to obtain an annual license. New owners or animals brought into the city must be licnesed within 60 days.

All licenses, regardless of date of issue, expire on December 31. Regardless of time of licensing, there is no proration of fees. At the time of application, the owner needs to provide a veterinarian's certificate showing that the animal has been vaccinated and the vaccination is current.

Permanent transfer of ownership of a dog or cat requires the new owner to acquire a new license within 30 days. Residents may not have or keep more than five domestic pets over the age of six months.

$5.00 each for spade/neutered dog or cat
$10.00 each for unspade/unneutered dog or cat

To license your pet, please stop by the North Sioux City Police Department at 118 South Victor Avenue (building is located directly behind City Hall). For questions, you may call 605-232-3302 during business hours of Monday-Friday.

Wild Animal Removal

The City of North Sioux City does not provide trapping/removal services of wild animals. If you are experiencing trouble with wild creatures, we would suggest contacting one of the following, cCharges may apply.

Department of Game, Fish & Park

Wildlife Conservation Officer, Vermillion, 605-677-6950

Stetson Wildlife Management

800-369-7793 (services include raccoons, mice, bats, squirrels, opossums, skunks and and others)

Orkin, Inc.

Sioux City, 712-560-1277, or Toll-free, 866-284-2500
(services include rodents, wildlife and others)