Why should I license

Why should I license my dog?

• It’s the law. Under ORS 609.100, all dogs within the State of Oregon are required to be licensed with the city or county in which they reside.

• Failure to license your dog can result in a citation and fine. ($265.00 per cite) and increases the price to license by $50.00.

• A license tag on your dog shows compliance with the rabies laws established by the State to protect the health and welfare of your pet and our community.

• Failure to obtain a rabies vaccination for any dog of licensing age is a class B violation per ORS 433.365, and can result in a citation.

• The license tag can identify a lost dog and helps in getting the dog back to its owner.

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