Animal Control

The Firestone Police Department currently employs two community service officers who, in addition to code enforcement, also cover animal control issues within the Town limits. All animal control ordinances can be found under Title 6 of the Firestone Municipal Code. Most common animal control concerns include dogs running at large, animal licensing, barking concerns, leash laws, and pet limits. The Community Service Officers will also handle cases involving animal cruelty, neglect, and abandonment.

Report Animal Issues

To report an animal issue, please click here.

Animal Bans

Firestone does not have a breed ban for specific dog breeds, but it does not permit the ownership of aggressive or dangerous animals.

Animal Bites

Colorado State law requires that all animal bites be reported to the local police department. Any bite that breaks the skin must be reported, as the animal must be placed under a 10-day quarantine to ensure that no disease transmission has occurred. A report will also be filed with the Weld County Health Department.

Animal Feces

When walking your pet, please remember to remove all solid waste immediately. This includes horses.

Animal Impound

Animal control only picks up dogs that are at large and does not handle felines or wildlife. Due to Department of Agriculture Regulations, impounded animals are taken to the Longmont Humane Society at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. Animals will be available for release during regular business hours at the Humane Society, with all impound fees due to them.

Animal Limits Per Household

Firestone has a limit on the number of animals allowed per household, which is:

• Any combination of dogs and cats over four months of age, not to exceed four in total.
• There is no limit for pocket pets or reptiles.
• Livestock, sheep, goats, hogs, rabbits, ducks, geese, other fowl, roosters, or wildlife kept as pets are not permitted.

Backyard Chicken Hen

 A permit is required before one can legally own and keep chicken hens within the Town limits. An application can be completed online. No more than four chicken hens are permitted per single-family residence and must be kept within an enclosed coop.  Roosters are not allowed.
 
Please Note: Many homeowner association bylaws prohibit chickens or poultry of any kind. Applicants should check their HOA bylaws to confirm that chicken hens are permitted prior to filling out a Town application. 

Barking Dog Disturbance

Animal control will investigate complaints about barking dogs. The dog must be barking in a constant, excessive, continuous, persistent, habitual manner to be considered a nuisance.