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Current city  animal cruelty laws to help protect pets

We need your help for it to be enforced, please don't hesitate to report

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Heat Laws

You are required by law to provide ample shade and access to cool water for your animal.
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When a heat advisory is anticipated, you must provide a method for your animal to avoid overheating. items such as misting systems, air conditioners, and swamp coolers can be utilized.
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NO animal is to be tethered during a heat advisory.
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NO animal can be tethered, tied or restrained for more than 10 hours in a 24 hour period.

Spay/Neuter

It is required by law that dogs and cats over the age of 4 months be spayed or neutered.

Rabies

It is required for all dogs, cats and ferrets over the age of 4 months old to be vaccinated for rabies.

Breeding

It is against the law to breed your pet without a breeders permit. It is against the law to sell/rehome puppies without a business license.
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Please check your jurisdiction laws as they may vary in terms of how many pets, age, etc once you are fully permitted and licensed. 
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It is against the law to breed pets in North Las Vegas.
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Please keep in mind that our city is suffering from a dog over population crisis.
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