Pets - Rules and Regulations

Dogs and Cats
A maximum of two dogs are allowed per residence in the city. If you want three or more dogs, please apply for an interim use kennel permit at the city office.

Dogs and cats must be kept on their owner's property. Dogs and cats are not permitted to run at large in the city. Invisible fencing designed to keep dogs restrained may not be 100% effective. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that their dogs are kept on their property and do not cause a nuisance within the neighborhood.

Habitual barking and howling by dogs is a public nuisance when it occurs continually for 10 minutes.  Residents of Waverly may file a complaint with the Wright County Sheriff's Office if a neighborhood dog continually barks or howls causing a disturbance.

 

Licenses are required for dogs
The license tag is good for 2 years and may be obtained from the City Clerk's office for $10.00. You must have a copy of the certificate of rabies vaccine from your veterinarian to obtain a license. Licenses do two things: they ensure that every dog has had a rabies vaccination and if by some unfortunate circumstance your dog runs away and is found, the city can find you quickly.  Follow this link to find the dog license application

 

Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs
Park areas are to remain free of animal debris. It is the dog walker's responsibility to clean up litter and debris from their dogs. 

Please do not feed stray cats or dogs or they will linger!  This could present a health risk to the public if the animal is diseased. Call the City Office and we can have someone pick up the animal.

 

 

What type of animal can I have in Waverly?

You can have any type of animal in your home as long as it is not classified as a farm animal. Our definition of farm animals includes chickens, geese, ducks. Chickens are not allowed in Waverly.  You can find a copy of our animal ordinance here.