The mission of the City of Las Cruces Animal Control is to ensure the well-being of both animals and residents of our community by delivering professional high quality, responsive and cost-effective animal control services.
Accomplishing our Mission
Our mission is accomplished by enforcing animal control laws while providing compassionate services to animals and their owners.
Enforcing Ordinances
Animal Control Officers enforce such ordinances as:
- Care and Maintenance
- Nuisance (Barking)
- Pet Licenses
- Rabies Vaccinations
- Restraint of Animals (Leash Laws) and All Other Ordinances Under the Municipal Code
Reaching Out to the Public
Animal Control also reaches out to the public by providing presentations to schools, clubs or any organization to better educate residents about proper and responsible pet care. These presentations include:
- Bite Prevention
- How to Correct Nuisance or Problem Dogs
- How to Recognize Animal Cruelty and Animal Hoarding
- How to Properly Care and Maintain Your Pet and a Variety of Other Classes Which Are Geared for Age-Appropriate Levels
Online Reporting
Residents of Las Cruces can now file loud animal reports online instead of having to call Central Dispatch or speak with an officer.
Quote
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”
Mahatma Gandhi
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
Gino Jimenez – Field Supervisor of Animal Control
Email Gino Jimenez: gjimenez@las-cruces.org
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
