FAQ Category: Animal Control

  • What Can I do about Feces Being Left in My Yard?

    If your neighbor’s animals are leaving feces in your yard or a neighbor is not picking up their animals feces in their yard, per City Ordinance 205.520, the owner or person in control of the animal is required to pick up the deposited feces, and if he/she is in violation of this ordinance, a summons…

  • Wildlife Calls

    If you are having issues with wildlife, such as rabbits, raccoons, snakes, opossum, and squirrels you may contact the following for help and assistance:

  • What if I am Bitten or My Dog Bites Someone?

    If you are bitten or your animal has bitten someone, contact the Wentzville Police Department’s Animal Control at (636) 327-5105. It is required by Missouri statute and City Ordinance 205.430 that the animal be quarantined for (10) days at a facility or at the residents home. It will be up to the discretion of the officer…

  • What do I do if My Animal is Lost/Missing/Impounded?

    If your animal is lost, missing or if you suspect it has been impounded for running at large, we encourage you to monitor the Department’s Facebook or Twitter pages, as we post any photographs of animals that have been picked up by our officers and taken to the Pet Adoption Center. You will need to contact the Pet Adoption Center at (636) 949-7387 to see if…

  • Requirements for Owning a Domesticated Animal in Wentzville

    Requirements for owning a domesticated animal in Wentzville:  For further questions, contact the Wentzville Police Department’s Animal Control Division at (636) 327-5105.

  • Rabies Signs and Symptoms

    Once infection occurs, the rabies virus grows in muscle tissue and may go undetected for several days or months. During this incubation (or latent) period, the animal appears healthy and shows no sign of infection. Usually within 1 to 3 months, the virus migrates to the nerves near the site of the infection and spreads…

  • May My Animal be Tethered Outdoors?

    Yes, tethering is allowed, but with restrictions.  Section 05.530: Tethering, Prohibited Conduct A. It shall be unlawful for any owner or controlling party to:  B. Violations of this section shall be punishable under the provisions set forth under 205.535 Animal Neglect or Abandonment.

  • Is There a Leash Law in Wentzville?

    Yes. The City of Wentzville requires animals to be on a leash through the animal at large ordinance (205.545). If your animal is caught running at large, Animal Control will make every attempt to return the animal to the rightful owner. To help identify your animal and avoid the costs and hassles of having to retrieve your…

  • How Many Domesticated Animals May I Own?

    Per City Ordinance 205.230, if you are not licensed to operate a kennel, you may only own three (3) dogs, four (4) cats, or four (4) other domestic animals or a combination not to exceed ten (10).  If you are wishing to obtain a permit for a noncommercial kennel or cattery, review the full ordinance…

  • Are Pit Bulls Illegal in Wentzville?

    No, per City Ordinance, there are no breed specific restrictions for canines within the City Limits of Wentzville.