Animal Services FAQs

Why is pet licensing required?

All dogs, cats, and ferrets in Herriman City must be licensed.

Licensing helps quickly identify and reunite lost animals with their owners. If an Animal Services officer finds a seriously injured licensed animal and the owner cannot be reached, the license information ensures the animal is taken to a veterinarian for emergency care. A license can be the difference between life and death for a severely injured, lost pet.

Where can a pet be licensed?

Herriman City offers personalized pet license tags that can include the pet’s name and a phone number. Licensing options include:

Online (see the main Animal Services page)
In person at the Customer Service counter inside City Hall
By appointment at a residence by calling 801-758-0080

How many pets are allowed at a residence?

Herriman City allows up to four household pets in total. Within that number, residents may keep no more than three dogs, three cats, or two ferrets at the same time. For example, a household could have two dogs and two cats, but not four dogs.

What can be done about barking dogs?

Herriman City enforces a nuisance ordinance that prohibits continuous barking (City Code §5-1-4). To report a noisy animal, call non-emergency dispatch at 801-840-4000.

Do animal bites need to be reported?

Yes. State statute requires all animal bites to be reported to local animal control or the Health Department within 24 hours. If the animal is at large after a bite, provide an accurate description and the direction of travel. An officer will respond and attempt to locate the animal.

Any animal that has bitten or been bitten must be placed in quarantine for a minimum of 10 days following the bite.

Any dog can bite. Risks are reduced by maintaining secure fencing and following leash laws.

Are e-collars allowed in the City?

No. Animals must be restrained at all times. “Restraint” means the animal is under physical control by means of a leash, tether, other physical control device, or enclosure. See City Code §5-1-1, “Animal under restraint.”

What is the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) program?

Under the TNR program, feral cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and returned to their original location. The program’s purposes are to prevent the birth of unwanted kittens, reduce nuisance behaviors associated with unaltered cats, support public health through vaccination, and reduce euthanasia in animal shelters.

Residents may participate by requesting a trap from Herriman Animal Services at 801-758-0080, transporting trapped cats to a participating veterinary hospital, and returning them to the original location after surgery. Residents who cannot transport cats may still obtain a trap for use on their property; once a cat is captured, an Animal Services officer can impound the cat and leave the trap on site. Animal Services will coordinate with Best Friends Animal Society’s Community Cat Program for spay/neuter, vaccination, and return.

Residents who are unable to participate directly may contact Best Friends Animal Society Community Cat Program for available resources at 801-574-2413 or utahtnr@bestfriends.org. To request spay/neuter vouchers or for additional information, visit bestfriendsutah.org/communitycats.

Does Herriman City participate in the TNR program?

Yes. Herriman City participates in the TNR program. Residents are encouraged to participate when possible and may request a trap by calling 801-758-0080.

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