The Kotzebue Police Officers handle animal calls during evenings, nights and weekends.
Kotzebue Animal Control Information
The Kotzebue Animal Control Officer(a.k.a. "The Dog Catcher"), responds to numerous calls daily concerning the safety and health of Kotzebue's pet population. Required Licensing and Rabies vaccinations are available during business hours Monday thru Friday.
All Dogs in the City of Kotzebue MUST be licensed every year.
ANIMAL CONTROL POLICY:
Dogs with a form of ID. (i.e. Tags) are kept for one(1) week after the week they are disposed of.
Dogs without a form of ID are kept for 24 hours then disposed of.
$5.00 Individual Dog License
IMPOUNDMENT FEES
$50.00 initial Impoundment Fee
$10.00 Each Day thereafter
Kotzebue City Ordinances Title 6: Animals
TOXIC TO DOGS
Poison control states as few as 7 raisins or grapes could be toxic to a dog. Any exposure should give rise to immediate concern. Onions, chocolate, cocoa and macadamia nuts can be fatal too. Other foods which could cause problems are: Bread dough, raw salmon, Xylito (Sweetener in sugar-free candies), Turkey Skin and cooked chicken bones.
Even if you don't have a dog, you might have friends who do. This is worth passing on to them.
Snopes on Raisins and Dogs
Dog Show USA
Fun and information!
ASPCA Emergency Pet Preparedness
Disaster preparedness and good forethought in general regarding pets.
Dog Breed Info
Excellent breed selection and training information!
Best Friends Animal Society
Lots of stories, photos and advice on all sorts of pets
What foods are toxic to your dog?
Informing quiz - All dog owners should read!
Puppy Dog Web
An excellent source of information on choosing a dog, and the care/health/naming of.
Purebred Dog Breed Profiles
Specific Breed Information & Resources
Dog Owner's Guide
On-line magazine for pet and show-dog owners
More Siberian Husky Breed care information
Mushing Magazine
The Magazine of Dog-powered Sports
Working Dog Web
Lots of info on Working Dogs
Back to the Kotzebue Police Main Page
Posted November, 2000, updated October, 2007, January 2009
