NDPD responds to reports of:
- vicious or aggressive animals
- animal attacks (bites)
- unreasonable loud noise emitted by an animal
Life Threatening Situation CALL or TEXT 9-1-1
For an animal that simply appears lost, it is encouraged to take all reasonable steps to locate the animal's owner before calling the police department. Dogs and cats are rarely "lost" but have a tendency to wander if given the chance. Consider utilizing lost/missing pet pages on social media or contacting neighbors. Most veterinary clinics and animal shelters have microchip readers as an additional tool to locate owners.Community ResourcesNewberg Animal Shelter
Takes drop off strays or surrendered dogs & cats
- DROP OFF ONLY at Newberg Animal Shelter (503) 554-9285
- For animal shelter hours & location: newberganimals.com
- For licensing dogs call any local vet clinic or the Newberg Animal Shelter (503) 554-9285
- For Wild & Domestic Animal Permits, submit an application to the City of Newberg. To learn more, visit the animal permit page.
- Licenses are required for all dogs in Yamhill County over 6 months of age or possessing their canine teeth.
- Permits are required by the City of Newberg for any wild or domestic animals of any kind, cats and dogs excepted. See Code Compliance for more.
Barking complaints are one of the more frequent complaints we receive
While a barking dog can be a deterrent to would-be intruders, it can be frustrating to live near a dog that is unhappy and sharing it with the neighborhood. We always recommend making an effort to courteously advise your neighbor of your concerns, as they may be unaware of their pet's behavior. We also have an ordinance pertaining specifically to barking.
Newberg Municipal Code 8.15.150(A)(3)(h)
"Animals and birds: Unreasonably loud and raucous noise emitted by an animal or bird for which a person is responsible. A person is responsible for an animal if the person owns, controls, or otherwise cares for the animal or bird."
