Laws & Ordinances
Part of being a responsible pet owner is following the law & societal norms so that we can retain the freedom to be owned by dogs and to take them places with us. Please respect the rules at parks & on trails and always clean up after your pet!
Nothing on this page should be considered legal advice. It is for informational purposes only.
Nothing on this page should be considered legal advice. It is for informational purposes only.
Pet Licensing in Clark County
Federal: Animal Welfare Act (recently revised to include regulation of internet pet sales!)
State: Title 16 RCW: Animals & Livestock & Chapter 9.08 RCW: Crimes relating to Animals
County: Clark County Code Title 8: Animals
City: Vancouver Municipal Code Chapter 8.42: Animals
Other:
National Parks: Varies by location
National Forests: Varies by location
WA State Parks
Federal: Animal Welfare Act (recently revised to include regulation of internet pet sales!)
State: Title 16 RCW: Animals & Livestock & Chapter 9.08 RCW: Crimes relating to Animals
County: Clark County Code Title 8: Animals
City: Vancouver Municipal Code Chapter 8.42: Animals
Other:
National Parks: Varies by location
National Forests: Varies by location
WA State Parks
- Pets are allowed in most state parks, but must be under physical control at all times on a leash no more than eight feet long. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pets are not permitted on designated swimming beaches.
- Pets are not allowed inside vacation houses, but are permitted in designated yurts/cabins