Denver restricted breeds

An intact permit allows an exception to this rule. An intact permit is not a permit for breeding. This is in the interest of the animals, as well as the health and welfare of the public. Denver Animal Protection will not approve an intact permit at an address with inadequate fencing.

The fence must prevent the resident dog from escaping, as well as prevent any stray dogs from entering the yard. If your dog has been deemed a Potentially Dangerous Animal in the City and County of Denver, you are required to start the permit process within 5 days of being sentenced.

You can also go to the Denver Animal Shelter to apply in person. You must provide the following information to Denver Animal Protection when the application is turned in:. A field services representative will contact you within 3 days regarding your application as each Potentially Dangerous Animal Permit is handled on a case by case basis.

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Skip to main content. Breed Specific Legislation. Breed-Restricted Permitting Process Breed Restricted Permit Application PDF, KB Effective immediately, all pit bull owners and adopters must come down to the shelter with their dog any day of the week between pm for a restricted-breed assessment.

Please visit the Denver Animal Shelter to purchase a pit bull license. Frequently Asked Questions Are pit bull dogs legal now in Denver? Intact Animals What is an Intact Permit? An intact permit application will be denied for the following: The pet owner has had two violations of Chapter 8 in the preceding month period. There is a history of bites or attacks associated with the animal or previous animals of the owner.

Property is at an apartment complex, duplex, etc. Proof of a current rabies vaccination is required to purchase a city license. Property Requirements for dogs The fence must be at least 6 feet in height. Wrought iron fences will not be approved small breed dogs can enter easily.

All gates and entrances must be secured. Potentially Dangerous Animals If your dog has been deemed a Potentially Dangerous Animal in the City and County of Denver, you are required to start the permit process within 5 days of being sentenced.

Application Requirements The application must be filled out in its entirety in order to be processed. Animal must be microchipped. Donate Today! Donate to the Denver Animal Shelter! Was this page helpful? Yes Maybe No. Once an animal has been determined to be a pit bull, the animal will be required to wear the permit tag attached to its collar or harness at all times when it is off the property of the owner or keeper.

If there are no violations within the three years, Breed-Restricted Permit holders can request to be removed from the Breed-Restricted Permit requirement. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information on the Denver Breed-Restricted Permit process.

Public Health Orders With the Delta variant surging, Denver has issued new public health orders requiring pre-K through 12th-grade students to wear masks at school and requiring city employees and some private-sector workers in high-risk settings to be fully vaccinated against COVID Read the orders and view frequently asked questions.

Skip to main content. The application process for a Breed-Restricted Permit to own or keep a pit bull will require the following:. Each violation results in a resetting of the three-year time period, or other consequences. In order to reapply for a Breed-Restricted Permit, owners and keepers must show proof that the violation has been corrected. Between November 4, , and January 1, , the already existing law will still be in effect. Owners of dogs impounded or evaluated during this time period will have their animals returned to them with a breed letter and guidance to apply for and purchase a permit after the new law goes into effect.

What if I have a dog that has already been determined to be illegal under the old ordinance? Under the new ordinance, after January 1, , you may bring the dog that was previously illegal back to Denver, but first you must obtain a permit. In order to do this, please bring the breed letter you were previously given into the shelter and request a permit application from the staff at the shelter.

You cannot bring a breed-restricted dog into Denver until the new law is in effect, after January 1, Can I purchase the permit online or call and buy the permit before I move? Unfortunately, this is not an option. Denver Animal Protection needs to do an evaluation in person of the dog to determine its breed, and then you can purchase the permit if necessary.

If you get your dog evaluated by Denver Animal Protection prior to moving, you are welcome to purchase the permit at the same time and then update it when you move to a Denver address. Can pit bull dogs be adopted out now by Denver Animal Shelter or other local shelters to Denver residents?

Yes, but not until after January 1, Adopters of breed-restricted dogs must schedule a breed evaluation and then purchase a permit if Denver Animal Protection determines your dog to be a pit bull breed.

If I am a Denver resident and adopt a dog from a shelter other than Denver Animal Shelter that is a pit bull breed, what do I need to do next? Please schedule a breed evaluation and then purchase a permit if Denver Animal Protection determines your dog to be a pit bull breed. If your dog is determined to have a majority of the physical characteristics of the banned breeds, you will need to follow the process for obtaining a Breed-Restricted Permit.

If it is determined that the dog does not have a majority of the physical characteristics of the banned breeds, the dog will be allowed in Denver without a permit. All dogs in Denver are required to have a rabies vaccination, city license and be spayed or neutered, or have an intact permit. Click here to schedule a pit bull assessment online. The maximum number of pit bulls that any owner or keeper may have living in your home is two 2.

Yes, once your dog has satisfied all of the requirements and been issued a Breed-Restricted Permit and a City license, the dog is allowed in any off-leash dog park in the City and County of Denver.

Denver Animal Protection team members have been highly trained to evaluate the characteristics of a dog to determine whether it is a restricted breed. Many of these characteristics are apparent only to a trained professional.

Information on how to schedule an assessment after January 1 through Denver Animal Protection will be posted here shortly; no appointments for assessments are being scheduled at this time. If you dispute the classification of your dog as a pit bull, you may file a written petition for a hearing concerning such classification no later than 7 days after the assessment.

To fulfill the requirements of Denver Ordinance Sec. The people you designate as your contacts can be a family member, a neighbor or a friend, but that person is going to have to come get the dog if it escapes or is in an altercation. It needs to be someone who feels comfortable with and capable of getting the animal under control. This person is acting on your behalf and is responsible only for the care or control of the dog when you are not able to do so.

If you are stopped by Denver Animal Protection or are reported to DAP and found to be in possession of one or more pit bulls that have not been issued a permit, the following protocols apply:. Denver Animal Protection DAP recommends you first try to solve the issue directly with your neighbor before calling us. Because most dogs bark when their owners are away at work, the dog owner may not even know their dog is barking.

If you and your neighbor are unable to resolve the issue, your next step is to call the Denver Help Center. DAP will not take an anonymous barking dog complaint, which means that you must leave your contact information with a agent. The agent will then route your call to DAP, which will send a warning or courtesy notice to the dog owner advising them of the complaint. This letter details the barking dog ordinance and gives the owner an opportunity to fix the issue.

DAP will not take a new barking dog complaint less than two weeks after the first complaint is made. The dog owner needs to have time to receive the letter and take steps to fix the issue.

If the first letter does not work and the barking continues, contact again and leave your information with the agent. This is a free service offered by the City and County of Denver. Note that DAP will not take a third barking dog complaint until mediation has been attempted and is unsuccessful. If the reporting person refuses mediation, DAP will not take any further complaints from that person.

If the dog owner refuses mediation and the barking is proven to be a nuisance, the dog owner is subject to citations from DAP. The reporting person will get a letter in the mail that provides mediation information. DAP has a very high success rate with mediation for barking dog issues. DAP will then allow the reporting person to make a third barking complaint to