Pets - Rules and Regulations

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

 

Every person required to obtain a dog license under this chapter shall place and keep around the neck of the dog a permanent-type collar to which shall be securely attached the metallic license tag issued at the time the license was applied for.  

 

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 animals 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 5 minutes, with less than one minute of interruption. Upon the complaint of two or more neighbors, residents of Waverly may file a complaint with the Wright County Sheriff's Office. County Deputy Sheriff shall, by mailed notice, notify the person owning, harboring or keeping the habitually barking dog to abate the same within 48 hours or the person shall be subject to penalties.

 

Licenses are required for dogs and cats
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 and/or cat has had a rabies vaccination and if by some unfortunate circumstance your animal runs away and is found, the city can find you quickly.  Click on the PDF below to fill out the Animal 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, and ducks. Chickens are not allowed in Waverly.  You can find a copy of our animal ordinance here.