Animal Control

Animal Control provides services to the City of Waukee that covers a wide range of animal problems. The complaints can be about picking up stray animals, checking on the welfare of an animal, barking dogs or other animal ordinance violations.
Pets must be vaccinated for rabies and if your pet bites someone it should be reported to the Waukee Police Department. All pets must on a leash when not in an enclosed yard or a fenced area. Nuisance laws are also in place to curb unreasonable barking and to help promote sanitary pet keeping.

Pet Licenses

Licenses for dogs and cats are available at the Waukee Police Department at 1300 L.A. Grant Parkway. They can be purchased Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The licenses are valid from July 1st through June 30th. You must bring a copy of your animal's rabies vaccination. Costs are $2.50 for spayed or neutered pets and $5.00 for non-spayed or non-neutered pets.

Does Waukee have a "Pooper Scooper" ordinance?

The Code Enforcement Department regulates and enforces the property maintenance portion of the City Code. Within Waukee Municipal Code section 401.4(B)2 there is information regarding the abundance of refuse on properties, including animal feces. The City asks that everyone be courteous to their neighbor and pick up any trash or refuse that is created by them or their pets. Click here for the code section. Additionally, most parks in Waukee have plastic bags and disposals for pet waste. Questions and/or complaints can be answered at the Code Enforcement Office at Waukee City Hall or by calling (515) 987-4522.

Who can I call with barking concerns or if I see a stray?

Code section 208.5, "Dogs Disturbing Persons," gives guidance on various nuisances that dogs may create within a neighborhood. Running at large, going onto other properties, and excessive barking are examples of nuisances that are addressed under the code section here.  A citizen may call Waukee Police Department at (515) 987-1073 with questions or concerns about nuisances caused by animals. All impounded animals are taken to Broderick's Animal Clinic, 10 N. 4th Street, Waukee, IA 50263, phone 987-1447.

Are there any animals or specific dog breeds that are not allowed as pets in Waukee?

Waukee Municipal Code Section 217 lists certain families of animals that are considered dangerous and therefore not allowed as pets within City limits. There are no specific breeds of dog prohibited, but there are regulations prohibiting vicious animals. For more information, click here.

Is there a code provision that governs the number of animals allowed per residence?

The City of Waukee does not specifically govern the number of animals allowed per residence, but does define the number of animals constituting a kennel. If a residence has more than three (3) dogs and three (3) cats in a residential area, the residence is considered a kennel and rules specific to a kennel apply. To review this portion of the City Code, click here.

For more information about this portion of the code, please contact the Waukee Code Enforcement Office at (515) 987-4522.