Cedar Rapids, IA Animal Ordinances: Cat Rules (2026)

(a)The owner shall attach a current rabies tag and permanent identification to their cat or dog's collar with the owner's name, address and telephone number at all times when off the owner's property. Identification need not be worn if the animal is micro-chipped and the microchip is registered in the owner's name. A rabies tag is not required if the cat or dog has a veterinarian's exemption statement.(b)The owner shall notify the veterinarian who most recently vaccinated their cat or dog for rabies of any change of address within 5 days of moving.(c)When permanent ownership of a cat or dog is transferred, the original owner must notify the veterinarian who most recently vaccinated their cat or dog for rabies that they are transferring ownership and the new owner's name, address and telephone number within 5 days after the transfer.(d)It shall be unlawful for an animal to run at large.