A license is required for all dogs and cats 6 months or older. The procedure for obtaining a dog or cat license is as follows:

Obtain a Rabies Vaccination Certificate. This is issued by a licensed veterinarian clinic and is necessary before a license can be issued.

Make application for a license at the office of the City Treasurer at City Hall. The costs for the licenses are as follows:

$8 for an unneutered male dog or cat
$8 for an unspayed female dog or cat
$3 for a neutered male dog or cat
$3 for a spayed female dog or cat

Licenses must be renewed annually, on or before January 31. The vaccination certificate must be presented at the time of making the application. Tags go on sale December 15.

Exceptions to dog or cat licensing are as follows:

a) No license or permit shall be required of any humane society, municipal animal control facility, or licensed veterinary clinic.
b) License fees shall not be required for seeing eye dogs or governmental police dogs under their control; licenses for the above shall be issued without charge.

Kennel Licenses

The term “kennel” means any establishment wherein dogs or cats are kept for the purpose of breeding, sale, or sporting purposes. Any person, firm, or corporation granted a kennel license shall pay an annual fee as follows:

a) $35 for a kennel of twelve (12) or fewer animals in excess of 6 months of age.
b) The regular license fee stated at top of page shall apply for each animal 6 months of age or older in excess of twelve (12).