What kind of household pets are allowed? Which pets require a license?
The section in the Longmont Municipal Code states household pets that are animals owned and kept for personal companionship or protection with the following exceptions: skunks, non-domestic cats, wolves and other wild canine species, poisonous reptiles, bears, raccoon and livestock. Potbellied pigs are allowed as a household pet. A domesticated Vietnamese potbellied pig weighing less than 95 pounds is allowed as a household pet if registered with the Goldstar Registry of the Potbellied Pig Registry, Inc., or if a veterinarian licensed in Colorado certifies it is a Vietnamese potbellied pig. All cats, dogs and Vietnamese potbellied pigs must be licensed. Please contact the Longmont Humane Society at 303-772-1212.
The section in the Longmont Municipal Code states household pets that are animals owned and kept for personal companionship or protection with the following exceptions: skunks, non-domestic cats, wolves and other wild canine species, poisonous reptiles, bears, raccoon and livestock. Potbellied pigs are allowed as a household pet. A domesticated Vietnamese potbellied pig weighing less than 95 pounds is allowed as a household pet if registered with the Goldstar Registry of the Potbellied Pig Registry, Inc., or if a veterinarian licensed in Colorado certifies it is a Vietnamese potbellied pig. All cats, dogs and Vietnamese potbellied pigs must be licensed. Please contact the Longmont Humane Society at 303-772-1212. All chickens must be licensed through the City of Longmont. For questions regarding backyard chicken hen permits contact Ben Ortiz at 303-774-4725 or by e-mail at ben.ortiz@ci.longmont.co.us. Backyard Chicken Hen Permit Application.
