Animal Control will also inspect the premises of a Pet Permit holder when a permit is renewed if there are complaints from neighbors during the year, citations related to the animals or the governing body makes it a condition of approval. Any other permit must be considered and granted by the Governing Body. You must apply for a new Pet Permit any time an animal is replaced or added. You must submit a new application, fee, petition, and you are subject to an inspection by Animal Control. The City of Shawnee prohibits the keeping of any pit bull dog.
Some people question when they are considered the owner of a pet.
In addition, any adult person who signs a receipt as owner for the return of an animal from any City designated animal shelter shall be presumed to be the owner of the animal. A parent or legal guardian is considered the owner of an animal owned or maintained upon their premises by minor children under 18. This is intended as a summary of the Shawnee Municipal Code governing Pet Permits. A complete copy of the ordinance is available from the City Clerk's Department at City Hall.