Sioux City, IA

• Animal control
  City of Sioux City Animal Control (operated under contract by Hannah, Inc.)

  Phone: 712-279-6968

  Address: 2400 Hawkeye Drive, Sioux City, IA 51105

  Website: https://www.sioux-city.org/786

  24/7 service 712-279-6170. Emergencies (animal struck by car, bite): Woodbury County Communication Center 712-279-6960.

  Source: City of Sioux City - Animal Adoption / Animal Control · Checked Nov 6, 2026
• Animal shelters and rescues (2)
  • City of Sioux City Animal Control Facility / Sioux City Animal Adoption & Rescue (Hannah, Inc.)

    Phone: 712-279-6968

    Address: 2400 Hawkeye Drive, Sioux City, IA 51105

    Website: https://www.sioux-city.org/786

    Type: municipal (contract-operated)

    Hours Mon/Wed/Fri 9-5, Tue/Thu 9-9, Sat 10-2. Works with Noah's Hope Animal Rescue.

    Source: City of Sioux City - Animal Adoption / Animal Control · Checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Siouxland Humane Society

    Phone: (712) 252-2614

    Address: 1015 Tri View Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa 51103

    Website: https://www.siouxlandhumanesociety.org/

    Type: nonprofit shelter

    Source: Siouxland Humane Society · Checked Nov 6, 2026
• Pet licence required
  Website: https://www.sioux-city.org/404/Pet-Licensing

  Fees: Spayed/neutered dog or cat $15; unaltered dog $50; unaltered cat $31; late penalty $15 after March 1, $20 after April 1, $25 after May 1

  Species: dog, cat

  Required: Yes

  'License your pets, it's the law.' Licences valid one year, expire December 31. Proof of current rabies vaccination required. Buy at the Customer Service Center (405 6th Street), Sioux City Animal Adoption & Rescue (2400 Hawkeye Drive) or participating veterinarians; renew by phone 712-279-6132 option 1.

  Source: City of Sioux City - Pet Licensing · Checked Nov 6, 2026
• Rabies vaccination requirement
  Rule: Every dog owner must obtain a rabies vaccination; it is unlawful to own or possess a dog six months of age or over that has not been vaccinated against rabies (dogs kept in kennels and not allowed to run at large are exempt). The vaccine must be approved by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and administered by a licensed veterinarian, who issues a tag with the vaccination certificate; the tag must at all times be attached to the dog's collar. Revaccination frequency is set by the Department. Violation is a simple misdemeanor.

  Scope: state

  Statute url: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/351.pdf

  Iowa Code 351.33, 351.35, 351.43. Cities and counties may adopt additional rabies-control and at-large measures (351.41). Dogs in transit/exhibited and in the state under 30 days are exempt (351.42).

  Applies statewide (Iowa). Source: Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 351 - Dogs and Other Animals (legis.iowa.gov) · Checked Nov 6, 2026
• Spay and neuter help
  Siouxland Humane Society - Spay/Neuter Assistance

  Website: https://www.siouxlandhumanesociety.org/services/spayneuter-assistance/

  Spay/neuter assistance programs (including non-SHS-adopted cats and a Spay the Mom Cat program); application required and must meet guidelines; cost not stated. Call (712) 252-2614 ext. 0.

  Source: Siouxland Humane Society - Spay/Neuter Assistance · Checked Nov 6, 2026

About this place

• Population
  86,875 (2024)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Land area (sq mi)
  59.387 (2025)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (places) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Official website
  http://www.siouxcity.org

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Government Units Listing · Checked Nov 5, 2026