Animal Control Unit

Report a barking dog

To report a problem with a barking dog, please phone 720-733-6063 during business hours, or report your concern using the online TRAKiT software system. The address of the barking dog needs to be included. Please be advised if your barking complaint is submitted anonymously, an officer will respond to investigate; however, if no violation is witnessed by the officer, the dog owner will not be contacted.

Please note: Animal Control officers work 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with the exception of holidays. Your online report may not be read until the next business day. A 24-hour non-emergency line is also available by calling our dispatch center at 303-663-6100.

Municipal Code 6.02.110 - Noisy Dogs

Section 6.02.110 of the Town's Municipal Code states:
A. It is unlawful to keep a dog which, individually or in combination with another dog or dogs kept on the same premises, makes noise by barking, howling, whining, yelping or other utterance which is plainly audible beyond the premises on which the animal is kept, for a consecutive period in excess of ten (10) minutes at any time during the day or night.

More information

For more information regarding barking dogs, view Municipal Code Title 6.

Leash up, pick up

Castle Rock residents and visitors alike enjoy the Town’s beautiful parks and trails. We need your help keeping these areas safe and clean.

Leash laws

According to the Town’s Municipal Code, leashes / cords / chains cannot be more than 10 feet in length. They must be held by a person of sufficient age, size and physical ability to restrain the animal. Additionally, physical leashes are required, meaning e-collars and remote leashes do not comply in public settings.

The only places pets can be off-leash within the Town of Castle Rock include your personal property and at designated dog parks. If you are walking your dog on trails, open space, parks, etc., they must be leashed.

If you see an unattended dog off-leash, please contact CRPD’s dispatch center at 303-663-6100.

Please contact the Animal Control Unit at 720-733-6063 to report the following:

• Dog off-leash with owner
• If you have contained a lost dog / pet
• Ongoing issue with a dog owner letting their pet off-leash

You may also report ongoing issues involving dogs off-leash through our online TRAKiT software system. Select Issue Type 21 – Dog not on a leash.

Pet solid waste

The Town Municipal Code requires the proper disposal of pet solid waste in order to protect public health, safety and welfare.

Castle Rock Water advises dog waste left on Town trails is a primary contributor to pollution in watersheds. Learn more about preventing watershed pollution and Protecting Water Quality from the Water Department.

More information

For additional details regarding these laws, please see the Town of Castle Rock Municipal Code Title 6.

Lost Pets

If you are searching for a lost pet, please contact the Denver Dumb Friends League Buddy Center prior to reaching out to CRPD’s Animal Control Unit. Any lost pets located by our Animal Control Officers will be scanned for a microchip or any other identifying information. If none is found, Animal Control will take them to Buddy Center located in Castle Rock.

Denver Dumb Friends League Buddy Center
4556 Castleton Court
Castle Rock, CO 80109

Phone: 303-751-5772

Castle Rock Buddy Center website

Hours of Operation: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If your lost pet is not located at Buddy Center, please contact our Animal Control Unit.

Potentially Dangerous Animal (PDA) Permitting

If you are found guilty of possessing a potentially dangerous animal and wish to keep the animal within the Town limits, the animal must be permitted.

An animal determined to be Potentially Dangerous will also require the following:

• The owner will apply for a Potentially Dangerous Animal (PDA) Permit within five days of the date of conviction
• Only one PDA is allowed per household
• The animal must have a microchip implanted
• If the animal is a dog, the dog must maintain a current Town of Castle Rock Dog License. This license is separate from the PDA permit and is required of all dogs in the Town. For information on animal licensing with the town, visit the Animal Licensing tab
• The animal must maintain a current rabies vaccination
• Signage advising of the presence of a PDA at the residence must be displayed. Sign(s) will be provided by the Castle Rock Animal License division

The review process may require an inspection at your residence. The following items must be submitted with your application:

• Three digital photos of animal: left, right and front views
• Microchip confirmed
• Current rabies vaccination certificate
• Current Municipal animal license (excluding cats)

Be advised that Animal Control may conduct periodic inspections to ensure compliance with the court's orders. The restrictions of this permit will be in place for 36 months. Failure to comply with any of the orders, or, if it is determined that the animal remains a threat to public safety, the animal may be seized and impounded. You may then be charged with the more serious charge of Dangerous Animal.

Once the application is approved, you will receive a signed copy of the permit by mail. This mailing will also include the required signage.

Submit an Application

Ready to submit your application? You can either complete our online application or submit an application in person by visiting:

Castle Rock Police Department 
100 Perry St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104

There is a one-time non-refundable permit fee of $300. Payments can be made:

• Online - send an email to Police Animal Control requesting online payment and your case number. You will be sent an email back with a link to a third-party payment portal. A small processing fee applies.
• Credit Card, Check or Cash - Please present in person to the Records Department with your permit application. VISA, Master Card, or Discover accepted. Returned checks will nullify the approved permit.

Petition for PDA Permit Removal (After 36 Months)

Any restrictions ordered in the disposition must be followed and will be effective for 36 months starting from the date of the approved PDA permit. At the end of the 36 months, you may petition the court to have the designation of PDA removed. Be advised that the designation and restrictions will not automatically expire. You must petition the court for removal. If approved, you will no longer be required to comply with the restrictions.

• Online: Petition for PDA Permit removal 
• In person: Submit an application by visiting Castle Rock Police Department 

Wildlife

The Castle Rock Police Department’s Animal Control Unit works with Colorado Parks and Wildlife when assisting with wildlife contacts in the Town. This includes bears, bobcats, coyotes, deer, elk, foxes, mountain lions, raccoons and others. Please note, except for certain types of birds, feeding wildlife is prohibited by state and local laws.

To report concerns with wildlife, please contact the Animal Control Unit or CPW.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife
 Northeast Region
 6060 Broadway
 Denver, CO 80216

Phone: 303-291-7227

Colorado Parks and Wildlife website

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.