Linda Strasberg

Government Links

Moving:  The American Moving and Storage Association, a non-profit organization consisting of more than 3,500 moving companies, recommends using only companies they specially certify. These certified moving companies adhere to the industry's code of conduct when it comes to quality moves and answering customer complaints. Only 100 companies have volunteered to participate in the Certified Mover Program, making the companies an elite group of quality movers. At AMSA's Web site, individuals can search for certified movers, as well as download a consumer manual of helpful tips regarding moving.

Pets:  In the city of Las Vegas, any dog, cat or ferret more than four months old must be licensed. Prices depend on whether the animal is fertile or sterile. A license for a sterile dog or cat is $10, while a fertile dog is $25, annually. Seniors receive discounted prices. New residents must obtain a license for their pets within 30 days of moving to the state from the Lied Animal Shelter, 655 N Mojave Rd.

For North Las Vegas residents, a license is required for any dog, cat or ferret more than three months old. Residents can obtain the license from the Lied Animal Shelter for the same price as Las Vegas licenses.

Animal Control, the body that handles pet licensing, also handles all investigations into animal cruelty, regulation of pet shops and other animal-related businesses, control and quarantine of rabies cases and complaints about barking dogs, animals-at-large and animal-related sanitation.

Animal Control's 24-hour service request is (702) 229-6348. For a complete list of Animal Control services, as well as additional information on licensing and animal laws, visit their Web site.

For Henderson residents, dogs, cats and ferrets more than three months old must be licensed. Spayed and neutered animals may obtain a license for $6, while the charge for fertile animals is $20. Senior citizens get a half-price discount. Licenses can be purchased at the Henderson Animal Control Bureau, 300 E. Galleria, the finance department inside City Hall, 240 Water St, or the Multigenerational Center Utility Services, 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy.

Henderson's Animal Control Bureau's enforcement policies and procedures can be found on their Web site.