The Chief Animal Control Officer, under general direction of the Director of Public Health, supervises the activities of the Animal Control Division, manages the Council Bluffs Animal Shelter, issues cattery/kennel licenses and farm permits, and performs the same duties as the Animal Control Officers.

Become a volunteer

Click here to learn about volunteering at the Animal Shelter!

2010 - 2011 Council Bluffs Urban Deer Management Program

Season Opens September 11, 2010 and closes January 30, 2011 - Archery only! 200 tags will be available and can be purchased later this fall at Woods Sporting Goods -531 Veterans Memorial Hyw.

2010 Schedule Dates for Bow Hunter's Proficiency Testing

2010-2011 Council Bluffs Bow Hunting Guideline and Rules

Council Bluffs Urban Deer Management Permit Application

Permission to Hunt Card

2010-11 Iowa Hunting and Trapping Regulations

Dog and Cat Licenses

All City dog and cat licenses expire each year on December 31st.

• Dog licenses may be purchased, without penalty, until end of business on February 14th each year. A $15.00 penalty will be assessed to each dog license sold on or after February 15th each year.

• Cat licenses may be purchased, without penalty, until end of business on March 14th each year. A $15.00 penalty will be assessed to each cat license sold on or after March 15th each year.

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