File an Animal Complaint

barking dog

The City values the safety, health and quality of life of animals.

We encourage residents to help keep our community safe by reporting violations.

Common violations:

  • Dangerous or potentially dangerous animals
  • Leash law
  • Noisy dogs
  • Animal cruelty
  • Dog licensing

Online

Step 1.File a Complaint Online

  • Complete the complaint form
  • You MUST enter information in every field of the form.
  • You MUST be willing to testify in Court with regards to the complaint.

Sensitive information will remain confidential.

File a Complaint Online

Step 2.Animal Service will Visit You 

An Animal Control Officer will visit you at your home to sign a formal complaint and get a witness verification.

Step 3.After We Receive a Complaint

Once we receive a valid complaint, Animal Services will issue the owner of the animal a warning. We will give the owner a date with which to correct the violation (5 days for all barking complaints).

If any violations continue, a second complaint must be completed.

If a barking violation continues after five days, the reporting party and a second witness from a separate household must sign a second complaint or provide evidence in lieu of a second/separate household, provide evidence in the form of a recording of the violation. Upon receipt of a valid second complaint a citation may be issued.

Mail

Step 1.Complete the Witness Statement

  • You MUST enter information in every field of the form.
  • You MUST be willing to testify in Court with regards to the complaint.

Sensitive information will remain confidential.

Download the Witness Statement Form(PDF, 462KB)

Step 2.Please Return the Completed Statement to:

Centennial Animal Services
7272 S Eagle Street
Centennial, CO 80112

Step 3.Animal Service will Visit You

An Animal Control Officer will visit you at your home to sign a formal complaint and get a witness verification.

Step 4.After We Receive a Complaint

Once we receive a valid complaint, Animal Services will issue the owner of the animal a warning. We will give the owner a date with which to correct the violation (5 days for all barking complaints).

If any violations continue, a second complaint must be completed.

If a barking violation continues after five days, the reporting party and a second witness from a separate household must sign a second complaint or provide evidence in lieu of a second/separate household, provide evidence in the form of a recording of the violation. Upon receipt of a valid second complaint a citation may be issued.