Pedestrian Safety
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The Public Health Program in collaboration with Indian Health Services and Injury Prevention Personnel, would like to detail the importance of vaccinating dogs and cats against rabies
Protect yourself, your family, and your pets:
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Do not feed, touch, or adopt wild animals, stray dogs, or cats
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Pets too young to be vaccinated (younger than 3 months) should be kept indoors
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Vaccinate dogs and cats at the age of 3 months and continue to keep them up-to date on their vaccines throughout their life
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Do not let your pet roam freely; keep it within your yard and on a leash while on walks
For questions or concerns, please contact Jemez Public Health at (575) 834-7207.
Pueblo of Jemez Pet Ordinance
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Pet registration form
Pueblo of Jemez - Dog and Cat Control Ordinance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why is there a limit of 2 pets per household?
A1. Currently, a limit has been set for each household in order to gain control of the animal population. A limit of 2 pets allows a household to have a combination of a cat and a dog or 2 dogs or 2 cats.
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Q2. When will enforcement start?
A2. Enforcement has been in place. In October 2022, an updated Dog and Cat Control Ordinance was passed by Tribal Council. Expect an increase in enforcement to take place by Law Enforcement or Tribal Officials if a dog or cat is involved in an animal bite, attack, or animal nuisance. Once an Animal Control Officer is available, expect the Dog and Cat Control Ordinance to be enforced to its full extent.
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Q3. Will there be enough time to register pets?
A3. Pet registration is now open and will be ongoing at the Public Health Environmental Health Program. All Jemez community members are required to register their dogs and cats.
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Q4. Are there certain breeds that will not be allowed in the Pueblo?
A4. No, there is not a restriction on a specific breed that will be allowed or not allowed in Jemez. Any dog or cat, if threatened, is likely to attack or defend itself. The overall goal is for owners to properly care for their pets.
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Q5. How long does it take to register a pet?
A5. Up to 20 minutes, filling out the pet registration form can take from 5 to 15 minutes. Timeframe varies depending on the information provided by the pet owner. After the form has been submitted to the PH-Environmental Health Program, a pet identification tag can take 5 to 15 minutes to create. Keep in mind a pet picture and a copy of the rabies certificate is required to be on file or presented in order to receive the pet identification tag.
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Q6. Will there be more spay/neuter clinics in Jemez?
A6. The Animal Control Workgroup will continue to work with different animal organizations to continue to provide a low-cost or no-cost spay/neuter clinics to Jemez. The goal is to host one clinic in the spring and one in the fall during the peak times of breeding. We also encourage reaching out to local veterinarian offices for services and/or local low-cost clinics.
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Q7. Is the spay/neuter contract with Coronado Pet Hospital still active?
A7. The Pueblo of Jemez currently does not have a contract with Coronado Pet Hospital.
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Q8. Is there an age requirement for spay/neuter services?
A8. Spay and neuter a pet if they are eligible per veterinarian’s recommendation. Breeding whether planned or unplanned is prohibited in Jemez.
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Q9. Where do I report animal bites, attacks and/or nuisances?
A9. In case of an emergency, call 911 or call Sandoval County Dispatch non-emergency number at (505)88- 7226 to initiate the animal bite investigation process.
Updated January 2023