Animal Control

The City strives to prevent injury to property and cruelty to animals by administering animal control measures deemed desirable and necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the residents and animals of the City of Battle Ground. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide a means of licensing dogs and other animals and facilities; to regulate animal behavior so that it will not constitute a nuisance; and to prevent or curtail inhumane treatment to animals.

Helpful Resources

Clark County Animal and Pets: Visit their website for additional information and resources to help pets throughout Clark County.

Resources for low cost options to spay or neuter pets:

Domestic Short Hair Rescue Cat
  1. Are dogs required to be licensed and how many can I have?
  2. How can I register my dog for a license?
  3. Is there a leash law for dogs?
  4. What is considered to be nuisance dog barking?
  5. How can I file a nuisance complaint against a dog?
  1. Whom can I contact if my pet is missing?
  2. What is the City’s impound process?
  3. How can I retrieve my impounded pet?
  4. Am I allowed to keep chickens on my property?