Dog licensing over 6 months with rabies certificate. Running at large prohibited. Officers may tranquilize or destroy aggressive dogs threatening public safety. Breeder kennels require city license and Chapter 32 zoning/Planning approval. Retail pet sales of dogs/cats prohibited; pet stores may only host 501(c)(3) rescue adoptions. Cruelty seizure with 5-day notice and hearing.
Dogs & animal control — Fernley, Nevada
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
No adopted ordinance has been confirmed for Fernley — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-06-05).