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LICENSING & MICROCHIPPING
| MONTHLY RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC |
| The shelter offers a rabies vaccination clinic on the first Wednesday of each month between 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. The clinic is conducted by VIP Petcare Services, and the cost of the rabies vaccination is $5. You may also license your pet or renew your pet's license during the clinic. |
| DOG AND CAT LICENSING |
Download
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Pet License Application  |
Pet License Application  |
| Requirements |
Rabies Vaccination Certificate and Spay/Neuter Certificate (if applicable) |
| Mail To |
City of Sacramento Animal Care Services
2127 Front Street Sacramento CA 95818 |
| Payment |
If Paid In Person: |
Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, and Mastercard |
| If Paid By Mail: |
Check or Money Order. Do NOT send cash. |
| Checks and money orders should be made payable to the City of Sacramento |
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LICENSING. All dogs, cats, and mini-pigs over 4 months of age are required to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed.
RABIES VACCINATION. The rabies vaccination is mandatory before the issuance of a new license. All new and renewal license applications require a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate issued by a veterinarian. The license is only valid during the period that the rabies vaccination is effective, so please check and make sure that the rabies vaccination has not expired.
PROOF OF SPAY OR NEUTER. If your pet is spayed or neutered, please submit a copy of the spay/neuter certificate from your veterinarian. We will also accept proof such as a veterinary bill detailing the spay or neuter surgery or a rabies vaccination certificate that indicates that an animal is spayed or neutered.
LENGTH OF A LICENSE. Licenses may be purchased for 1 year or 3 years. If you would like a 3-year license, then the rabies vaccination must be valid during the 3-year period of the license. For example, if you wish to purchase a 3-year license this year in 2011, then the rabies vaccination must also be valid for three years until 2014. A license cannot expire AFTER the rabies vaccination.
REPLACEMENT TAG. The license tag is a permanent tag and shall be attached to the animal's collar and/or harness and be worn at all times. A new tag will NOT be issued during the renewal of a license UNLESS your license tag is lost or the writing becomes illegible. If you need to replace your tag, you may request it
at a replacement cost of $5.
SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT. We offer a senior citizen discount for those 62 years of age or older. We do require proof of age, such as a copy of a driver's license or any official document stating your identity and your age. A 1-year altered license is $8.00 and a 3-year altered license is $23.00. Please note that this discount applies ONLY to altered animals.
RENEWAL LATE FEE. The late fee for a license renewal is (A) $10.00 if paid WITHIN 30 days after the due date. (B) $20.00 if paid MORE THAN 30 days after the due date. (C) $100.00 if paid MORE THAN 60 days after the due date.
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CAT LICENSE FEES |
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1-Year License (Spayed or Neutered) |
$15 |
1-Year License (Spayed or Neutered) |
$10 |
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3-Year License (Spayed or Neutered) |
$35 |
3-Year License (Spayed or Neutered) |
$25 |
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1-Year License (NOT Spayed or Neutered) |
$150 |
1-Year License (NOT Spayed or Neutered) |
$75 |
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3-Year License (NOT Spayed or Neutered) |
$400 |
3-Year License (NOT Spayed or Neutered) |
$200 |
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1-Year License w/ Senior Citizen Discount* |
$8 |
1-Year License w/ Senior Citizen Discount* |
$8 |
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3-Year License w/ Senior Citizen Discount* |
$23 |
3-Year License w/ Senior Citizen Discount* |
$23 |
| *Owner must be at least 62 years old AND the dog or cat must be spayed or neutered |
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1-Year "Show Dog" License |
$36 |
1-Year "Show Cat" License |
$36 |
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License Tag Replacement* |
$5 |
License Tag Replacement* |
$5 |
| *New tags are NOT issued after each renewal. The original tag is re-used after each renewal. |
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| LICENSE RENEWAL LATE FEES |
SHOW DOG / SHOW CAT QUALIFICATIONS |
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Add $10 if paid within 30 days after the due date
Add $20 if paid over 30 days after the due date
Add $100 if paid over 60 days after the due date
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Registration with a national animal registry
Participation in sanctioned show within last 12 months
Dog or cat cannot be bred during period of the license
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| MICROCHIPPING |
| Microchipping is available at our shelter for a one-time fee of $20 (which includes the microchip registration). It can be done during normal shelter hours and an appointment is not necessary. For more information, please click here. |
| CHICKEN LICENSE AND PERMIT |
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REQUIREMENTS
- A maximum of three (3) chickens per residential parcel
- Roosters are prohibited
- Slaughtering are prohibited
- Coop may not be closer than 20 feet to the nearest neighboring dwelling
- Chickens must be confined and properly caged in a coop at all times
- Chickens are prohibited from being a noise disturbance
- Coop must be well-maintained and clean and be a minimum of 15 square feet and a maximum of 42 square feet
- Coop must have four walls and a roof and be constructed of suitable material
- Coop may only be kept in the rear yard
- Nesting boxes in the coop are required
- Chickens must be provided with adequate food, water, and ventilation
- Feed must be stored properly to prevent spoilage and to prevent access to other animals and rodents
- Feces and feathers must be removed every 24 hours and shall be stored in an air tight container prior to disposal. Use of city issued garbage containers is acceptable.
FEES, LICENSING, & PERMIT
- $10 annual licensing fee per chicken. A band will be issued for each bird.
- $15 annual permit fee
INSPECTIONS
- Animal Control Officers will respond to perform inspections only if a complaint is filed
- Administrative citations will be issued for a violation of the ordinance. Criminal citations may be issued for possession of fighting roosters or for any animal cruelty, abuse, or neglect situation.
Ordinance No. 2011-039 adopted by the Sacramento City Council on August 30, 2011. Amendment of Subsection A of Section 9.44.340 of the Sacramento City Code to take effect on November 1, 2011.
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