| FUNCTIONS OF NAVAJO NATION ANIMAL CONTROL | |||
| ◦ | Investigate bite cases, livestock damages, nuisance calls, animal cruelty, and abuse reports | ◦ | Issue warning notices and citations, which are filed in appropriate courts |
| ◦ | Impound stray, diseased, and uncontrollable animals | ◦ | Collect fees, issue receipts and make deposits |
| ◦ | Return animals upon redemption to owners | ◦ | Operate agency animal shelters |
| ◦ | Enforce animal control ordinances by answering complaints and patrolling designated areas | ◦ | Maintain daily activity records on all actions taken, and submit reports on a daily and weekly basis |
| ◦ | Examine animal licenses and vaccination records for validity | ◦ | Develop relationship with Navajo Nation courts and prosecutors |
| ◦ | Euthanize unwanted, wild, unclaimed, rabid, sick or injured animals | ◦ | Educate the public in regards to animal control ordinances and responsible animal care |
| ◦ | Issue animal licenses and provide vaccinations to animals, parasite control products and microchip identification | ◦ | Conduct surveys as required on animal health, safety and control |
| ◦ | Maintain cooperative working relationships with Navajo Police Department, Social Services, Division of Health, Veterinary Clinics and outside Law Enforcement agencies | ||
CJY-64-18 Newly Amended Navajo Nation Animal Control Ordinance (PDFs) Ordinance Booklet & Educational Presentation
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Animal Impoundment, any animal not kept in conformity with the Animal Control Laws may be impounded, or a citation may be issued to the owner to appear in court; or both. jumpNavajo Nation Animal Control Presentation (pdf) This is a larger document and may take some time to download. Content contains some graphic images that may not be suitable for younger patrons.
