Pet License

 

Rabies Vaccinations
State law requires proof of updated rabies shot before a dog or cat can be licensed and must remain current each time you renew your license.  

Fees
Dog.................................................... $20.00
Spayed or Neutered Dog.....................$15.00
Cat.......................................................$15.00
Spayed or Neutered Cat.......................$10.00
Late fee (After March 31).......................$5.00

New Pets
Information needed to obtain initial license: Owner's name, address, pet name, breed, color, sex, vet name, rabies date, manufacturer, serial number, and expiration.  

License Renewal
Dog and Cat licenses are issued by the calendar year, and expire on December 31st of each year. 

Puppies and Kittens
All pets more than 5 months of age must be licensed.  Once your pet receives their first rabies vaccination they can be licensed.

Number of Pets allowed in City
City ordinance limits each household to have up to 4 animals per household. 

Acquiring a pet from another County
You have 30 days after acquiring the pet to get your pet licensed.

Late Fees
A late fee of $5.00 is imposed if the owner fails to obtain a license prior to April 1 of each year, or within thirty (30) days of acquiring ownership of a license-eligible animal, or if the owner failed to obtain a license on, or before, the animal reached license-eligible age.