Starting on July 1, if you have a dangerous wild animal acquired before Sept. 3, 2022, you can keep it, but are required to register the animal with the City’s Animal Control Unit and pay a registration fee.
The registration requirement is part of ordinance No. 2022-395, which amends Section 12-3004 of the Raleigh City Code. On July 1, owners should register their affected animal online. For a detailed explanation of the ordinance, refer to the Wild Animal Ordinance webpage.