Animal Control

Residents of Mohave County are required to have their dog(s) vaccinated for rabies and are required to have their dog(s) licensed. Licensing Animals- In order to license pets, owners must have a current rabies certificate administered by a licensed veterinarian.

For animal enforcement issues in the unincorporated areas of Mohave County, please contact the Sheriff's Office.

Phone: 928-753-0753
Toll Free: 800-522-4312

Licenses can be obtained at the following locations:

Mohave County Animal Shelter
950 Buchanan St. Kingman, AZ
(928) 753-2727

Western Arizona Humane Society
2610 Sweetwater Ave. Lake Havasu, AZ
(928) 855-5083 

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office
9880 S. Vanderslice Rd. Mohave Valley, AZ
(928) 768-7072

** Unaltered Animal License: $31.00
** Altered Animal License: $10.00

Land Use Permit Information

For 5- 10 dogs, you must obtain a Limited Animal Use Permit through Development Services. For 11 or more dogs, you must obtain a Special Use Permit through Development Services.

Permits can be obtained at the following location:

Mohave County Development Services
Planning & Zoning Division
3250 E. Kino Ave. Kingman, AZ
Phone (928) 757-0903