Wildlife Rescue Permits
Animal Ordinances
CDFW and city permits required to rehabilitate injured wildlife, including the Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit program and approved holding facilities.
How Wildlife Rescue Permits Rules Differ by Place
Santa Barbara County, CA: Santa Barbara County Wildlife Rehab Permits
Few RestrictionsSanta Barbara County does not require a permit to nurse sick or injured wildlife back to health. LUDC Sec. 35.42.060(F)(5) allows wildlife species rehabilitation by right in every zone…
Raleigh, NC: Wildlife Rehabilitators Exempt From Raleigh Wild Animal Ban
Few RestrictionsRaleigh's citywide ban on harboring, possessing, or keeping a dangerous wild animal, set out in § 12-3075(a), does not reach wildlife rehabilitators, § 12-3075(b) exempts anyone…
Milwaukee, WI: Milwaukee Wildlife Rehabilitator Exemption
Few RestrictionsMilwaukee's exotic-animal possession ban exempts wildlife rehabilitators licensed by the State of Wisconsin, so a valid state license covers rescue work without a separate city…
Anaheim, CA: Anaheim Wildlife Rescue and Rehab Permits
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Fish and Wildlife issues wildlife rehabilitator permits required to possess injured native wildlife in Anaheim, and unpermitted residents must transport injured animals…
Los Angeles, CA: Wildlife Rehabilitation Requires CDFW Permit Plus Local Coordination
Some RestrictionsAnyone caring for injured native wildlife in Los Angeles must hold a California Department of Fish and Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit under Fish and Game Code §1020. LA Animal…
San Bernardino County, CA: Wildlife rescue requires CDFW rehab permit
Some RestrictionsSan Bernardino County residents may not keep injured wildlife without a California Department of Fish and Wildlife rehabilitator permit. SBC Animal Care refers calls to permitted…
Cities & Counties with Wildlife Rescue Permits Rules
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Chickens & Livestock
Combined rules for keeping chickens and other livestock such as goats, rabbits, and ducks on residential property, including lot size requirements.
Dog Leash Laws
When and where dogs must be on a leash, off-leash park rules, leash length limits, and penalties for dogs running loose.
Breed Restrictions
Bans or special requirements for specific dog breeds, including breed-specific legislation, muzzle requirements, and insurance mandates.
Beekeeping
Rules for keeping bees in residential areas, including hive placement, number of colonies allowed, and registration requirements.
Exotic Pets
Which non-traditional pets are allowed or banned, such as reptiles, ferrets, potbelly pigs, and other exotic animals.
Wildlife Feeding
Rules about feeding wild animals like deer, coyotes, or feral cats, and requirements for securing trash to prevent wildlife encounters.
Pet Limits
Maximum number of cats, dogs, or other companion animals allowed per household, including counts that trigger kennel-license requirements.
Cat Rules
Rules specific to cats, outdoor roaming, feral cat colonies, leash laws (yes, some cities require them), and licensing requirements.
Mandatory Spay/Neuter
Requirements that dogs and cats over a certain age be sterilized, with intact-animal permits, exemptions for breeders, and penalties for noncompliance.
Microchipping
Mandates that dogs and cats be microchipped before leaving a shelter or by a certain age, including registration and tag requirements.
Coyote Management
How your city handles urban coyotes, including hazing protocols, feeding bans, and what residents should do when sighting one near homes.
Pet Store Rules
Restrictions on retail pet sales, including bans on commercially bred dogs and cats and rescue-only sourcing requirements.
Pet Groomer Rules
Health and safety standards for commercial pet grooming, including animal-handling certifications, sanitation, and zoning where mobile groomers may operate.
Veterinary Clinic Zoning
Where veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and emergency animal-care facilities may be located, including overnight-boarding and noise buffers.
Bird Protection
Local rules protecting specific bird species (LAMC §53.55), including penalties for trapping or harming protected species and bird-safe building design.