Animal Control

The New Castle Police Department does not have a separate animal control unit.  Animal control is available at all hours by contacting the New Castle Police Department either on the direct line (984-2302) or on the dispatch line (625-8095).

Pets
The number of household pets is limited to three dogs at one time, or five cats at one time. Additionally, the combined number of dogs and cats can not exceed five.

Dogs
A dog is under "voice control" when the owner, keeper or harborer of the dog controls the behavior of a dog that is not leashed or otherwise physically restrained sufficient that the dog does not, without regard to circumstances or distractions: 1) Charge, chase, or otherwise display aggression toward any person or behave toward any person in a manner that a reasonable person would find harassing or disturbing; 2) Charge, chase, or otherwise display aggression toward any dog; 3) Charge, chase, harass, or disturb wildlife or livestock; or 4) Fail to come to and stay with the owner or keeper immediately upon command by such person. Voice control does not exist unless the owner, keeper or harborer exercises this command authority at all times to keep the dog within the requirements of this definition.

All dogs are required to be vaccinated against rabies. (NCMC 6.12.060)

Owners/keepers are responsible for picking up waste left by their dogs in public places immediately. There are multiple stations throughout town which provide bags as well as receptacles for animal waste. Additionally, owners/keepers are required to clean yards and dog runs of waste regularly. (NCMC 6.12.150)

All dogs within the Town of New Castle are required to be registered with the Town. To license your dog, you will need to bring proof of rabies vaccination to Town Hall during regular business hours. (NCMC 6.12.040)

It is unlawful to allow your dog to bark or howl in a manner which causes an 'unreasonable disturbance' to any person at any time. (NCMC 6.12.120)

Cats and Other Domestic Animals

All cats are required to be vaccinated against rabies. (NCMC 6.08.040) 
 

Owners/keepers are responsible for picking up waste left by their cats in any pen, cage or yard. (NCMC 6.08.060)