Matanuska-Susitna Borough Code
Title 24 Rules
(Some of Title 24 is listed below. For the complete code
please find the link at www.matsugov.us
24.05.030: It is unlawful for any animal owner to allow an
animal to annoy any person
24.05.070: All animals shall be continuously under
restraint. The Borough has a “Leash Law”.
24.05.080: No owner shall fail to provide humane animal care
or place an animal in a situation where the animal's life, safety
or health is endangered.
Humane animal care includes, but is not limited to providing:
1. Sufficient, wholesome and nutritious food daily
which will keep the animal in healthy physical
condition;
2. Sufficient daily quantities of fresh water which meet
the hydration requirements for the animal;
3. Adequate shelter which provides adequate air and
ventilation and which prevents the animal from
being exposed to inclement or adverse weather
conditions, overheating from sunlight, unsanitary
conditions, and dirty, wet, and uncomfortable
conditions which may endanger the health or
welfare of the animal; and
4. Veterinary care when needed to treat the animal for
sickness, disease, injury, or to prevent suffering of
the animal.
24.35.030(A): It is unlawful for any person to interfere with,
hinder, or molest an animal care and regulation officer or officer
or agent of the borough in the performance of any of the officer’s
duties under this title.
24.05.050: It is unlawful to own any animal infected with a
contagious or pestilential disease, except when the animal is
confined and isolated from other animals or under the care of a
licensed veterinarian.
24.05.060: It is unlawful to tie, stake, or fasten any animal within
any highway, street, alley or public place within the borough, or
so that the animal has access to any portion of any highway,
street, alley, or public place therein, provided that the manager
may make exceptions in the case of an organized animal activity
and similar temporary sporting or festive events.
24.05.090(A): No person shall intentionally injure or kill an animal
unless: the act committed is done humanely in conformity with
applicable federal, state or borough law; the act is necessary to
defend a human being or an animal from attack.
24.05.110: Intentional capture of domestic and domesticated
animals by trap is prohibited, unless a borough-authorized live
animal trap is used.
24.10.010: Registration is required. Within the Borough,
no person shall own any dog or cat over the age of six
months without registering each dog or cat.
24.10.020: No person may own or operate a kennel or cattery
or own five or more dogs or cats over the age of six months
without registering as a kennel or cattery operator for each
location of kennel or cattery.
24.20.020(A): A person may not keep, own, or harbor a dog
or cat over six months of age unless the dog or cat has been
immunized for rabies.
Providing Outstanding Borough Services to the
Matanuska-Susitna Community.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal
Care & Regulation
9470 E. Chanlyut Cir., Palmer, Alaska 99645
(907) 746-5500 Fax: (907) 746-6683
Email: [email protected]
Website: matusgov.us/animalcare
Offering the Following Services:
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Adoptions: www.petharbor.com
Shelter for Animals in Need
Lost & Found Searches: www.petharbor.com
Volunteer Programs
Community and Classroom Education
Donations and Assistance with Animal Food
Enforcement of MSB Title 24 Regulations
Investigations
Multiple & Individual Licensing of Pets
Micro-Chipping
Euthanasia and Cremation
Frequently Asked Questions
Providing Outstanding Borough Services to the Matanuska-Susitna Community.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough (Individual) Animal Registration
The fee for each registration (license) is:
3 year (tag provided):
What is Title 24? Title 24 is the section of the Borough
Code that governs animals within the Mat-Su Borough. This
code, adopted by the Assembly, provides guidance and a
set of rules for all to follow.
Am I in the borough limits? To know if you are within the
Mat-Su borough, visit www.matsugov.us/myproperty/. If
you are in the borough, the "city" will say "NONE"
Does my dog or cat need to be licensed? Yes, all dogs and
cats over the age of 6 months, within the Mat-Su Borough
are required to be licensed (registered). (See application)
What is a Microchip and how does it work? A microchip is
a small chip inserted under the skin of the animal. It serves
as proof positive that the animal is yours, speeding up
notification if the animal is lost, then found.
Do I need a Kennel/Cattery License? If you have 5 or more
dogs, or cats over the age of 6 months, within the Mat-Su
borough, a Kennel/Cattery License is required. An Officer
goes to your kennel/cattery to ensure that the basic needs
for the animals are taken care of (housing, food, water,
etc.). The license fee is $75, upon approval.
Why must I fill out a written statement, to report a
violation/complaint? Unless an Officer sees the action or
violation he or she must have a complainant to take any
action. The written statement is used as a complaint in the
event that a person is issued a citation and must go to
court. These forms are available on the Borough’s website,
www.matsugov.us
*Lifetime licenses expire if rabies immunization lapses
2-3-15
Lifetime* (no expiration):
(Microchip required, not included in fee):
$15.00 if spayed / neutered
$30.00 if intact
$30.00 if spayed / neutered
$60.00 if intact
Please make check payable to Matanuska-Susitna Borough and send to MSBACR, 9470 E. Chanlyut Cir., Palmer,
Alaska 99645. A copy of the current rabies certificate and proof of spay / neuter (if applicable) must accompany
this application.
Owner’s Name:____________________________________________________________________
Owner’s Date of Birth:______________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:___________________________________________________________________
City:___________________________________ State:________ Zip:_______________
Physical Address:__________________________________________________________________
City:__________________________________ State:________ Zip:_______________
Email: (optional)__________________________________________________________________
Phone: (H)_______________________ (W)_______________________ (C)___________________
Animal’s Name:___________________________________________________________________
Breed:___________________________________________________________________________
Color:__________________________________________________ Age:_____________________
Sex:____________________________ Spayed/Neutered?_______________ (if yes, proof required)
Microchip #:______________________________________________________________________
Distinguishing Characteristics (e.g. scars, eye color, limps, etc.):_____________________________
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Thank you for Registering Your Pet.