Omaha requires cats over six months old to be licensed annually with the Nebraska Humane Society, vaccinated against rabies, and kept under owner control, with at-large cats subject to impoundment under Chapter 6.
Omaha Municipal Code Chapter 6 mandates that owned cats older than six months wear current licensing tags issued by the Nebraska Humane Society. Licensing requires proof of rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian. Cats roaming at large beyond owner property may be impounded by Animal Control officers. While Omaha does not require strict indoor confinement, owners are liable for cats causing nuisance or property damage. Reduced license fees apply for spayed or neutered cats. Feral colony caretakers are encouraged to participate in TNR programs coordinated with the Humane Society.
Unlicensed cats can result in $50-$150 fines plus impound fees of $40 daily; rabies-vaccination failures escalate penalties under Douglas County Health rules.
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