There is no city ordinance which pertains to the number of animals permitted in a household.
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Questions concerning the health of your pet should be addressed by your Veterinarian.
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It is not required by law, but many owners concerned with their pet's well-being will make sure the cat has an identification tag or has been microchipped.
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Animal Control Staff will follow-up on all animals found with any type of identification, canvass lost pet notices posted at the Kennel, in the newspaper, and various lost and found web sites. In addition, lost and found animals are posted here.
Last updated: 10/28/2016 - 8:40am
The Kennel accepts and needs pet supplies, blankets, beds, towels, newspapers, leashes, collars, dog/puppy food, cat/kitten food, cat litter, dog treats, food bowls, water bowls, and money.
Donations can be dropped off or mailed to:
City of Cleveland Kennel
9203 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Attn: Chief Animal Control Officer
You can contact the Friends of The Cleveland Kennel or call 216.274.9480 for more information.
Last updated: 03/18/2019 - 2:57pm
No. The Division of Animal Control only picks up stray dogs. The Animal Protective League accepts dogs from their owners. You can contact them at 216.771.4616.
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No. Check the yellow pages or online for "Boarding Kennels".
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Bordetello Vaccination and DHLPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvo, and parainfluenza).
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- Never approach a strange dog, especially one who's tied up, confined behind a fence, or in a car
- Don't pet a dog, even your own, without letting him/her see and sniff you first
- Never turn your back to a dog and run away - a dog's natural instinct is to chase and catch prey
- Don't disturb a dog that's sleeping, eating, chewing on a toy, or caring for puppies
- Be cautious around strange dogs - if a dog doesn't know you, you may be seen as a threat
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- Remain motionless with your hands at your sides until the dog loses interest, then slowly back away until s/he is out of sight. Never turn your back to the dog
- If the dog attacks, "feed" it your jacket, purse, or anything that you can put between you and the dog
- If you fall or are knocked to the ground, curl into a ball with your hands over your ears and your chin tucked to your chest and remain motionless and try to not scream or roll around
Last updated: 03/02/2015 - 12:28pm