City manager has jurisdiction to regulate dogs, cats, livestock, wild animals or exotic pets and abate nuisances; requires humane care and bans cruelty, maiming or poisoning of animals.
Dogs & animal control — Rawlins, Wyoming
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
The City of Rawlins, Wyoming has 5 adopted ordinances on file: Chapter 6.04 - General Regulations (Animals); Chapter 6.05 - Licenses and Permits (Animals); Chapter 6.06 - Rabies Control; Chapter 6.08 - Kennels and Breeders; Chapter 6.12 - Impoundment and Adoption, verified 2026-09-22.
Dog/cat licensing and permit requirements for the city.
Rabies-control procedures, including animal control officer duties when an animal bites.
Licensing and standards for kennels and animal breeders operating within the city.
Impoundment procedure and adoption process for animals picked up by the city.