Special Animal Permit
A Special Animal Permit is required to keep the following animals with the City:
- More than two (2) Dogs over the age of six (6) months;
- More than two (2) Cats over the age of six (6) months;
- Large Animals, as defined in Chapter 6.04;
- Fowl, as defined in Chapter 6.04;
- Domesticated hares and/or rabbits and/or ferrets;
- Bees;
- Domesticated Rodents
Regulations
- The first two (2) dogs and/or cats must be licensed.
- Valid rabies certificates must be submitted for all other dogs and/or cats at the time of application.
- All neighbors within 200 feet of the applicant’s property will be notified.
- Applicants may not have more than three valid complaints within the previous 12 month period.
- Applicants may not have more than three valid animal violations within the previous 24 month period.
- All applicants will be required to have an inspection of the premises by a Community Service Officer prior to approval of the permit.
- Applicants should check with homes association to determine if the number of type of animals requested is allowed.
- A new permit is required if any animal is replaced or added or if the applicant moves to a new address with the City.
- All permits shall be valid for one calendar year (January 1 to December 31).
- Renewal permits must be submitted no later than twenty-five days prior to the end of the license year.
- Pit bull dogs are prohibited within the City.
For more information, call (913) 631 2500 ext. 253 or see Chapter 6.10 of the Shawnee Municipal Code.
Application
- Special Animal Permit (pdf)
The completed application and fee must be submitted by mail or in person to Licensing Division, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.
Fees
- New Special Animal Permit fee: $50.00
- Renewal Special Animal Permit fee: $15.00
These fees are non-refundable and no prorated fee is available.