Animal Care & Control Program

Licensing Services is responsible
for the following:

	Canvassing the county to insure that all pet dogs over the age of 4 months are licensed. As of July 11, 2007 the license fee for an unaltered dog is $96/year versus the license fee for an altered dog, which is $15/year. Senior citizens and disabled persons pay $9/year if their dog is altered. Any animal that a vet says cannot be spayed/ neutered due to medical reasons and who has a written letter from a vet will pay $24.00/year for a license. See if you qualify for the county's spay/ neuter voucher program.
	Providing dog licensing services during the county's low-cost rabies clinics, which are conducted by local veterinarians. Clinics are usually held from May through July because this is when most rabies vaccines expire. If your dog's vaccine expires at another time you can go to a local vet to have the shot given.
	Distributing educational materials to dog owners in order to help residents stay abreast of the latest animal laws so they can continue to be responsible pet owners.
	Assisting shelter staff at pet adoption fairs and other upcoming events (i.e. Be Kind to Animals Week Car Show & Carnival).

If you need to have your pet vaccinated, please contact your local veterinarian or check pet stores to see if they are offering any vaccination clinics.

24 hour help line
1-800-472-5609