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Responsible Pet Care
LIFE OR DEATH?
A TAG MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!
Can you guarantee
your dog will never become lost? Of course not! Someone could leave
the gate open, the leash or rope break, or a number of things could
take place. Your dog cannot tell people his address but an
identification tag can!
A License I.D. tag
is a must! It's not only the law but it's the basic protection your
pet needs. People are more apt to rescue a lost dog who has a license,
knowing that the dog has an owner who cares. Tags offer that extra
margin of safety if your pet is impounded in violation of "at large"
laws, regardless of the reason the pet got loose. Animal Service
Officer's can trace tagged animals to their owners or find the pets
veterinarian in case it's been hit by a car. Tagged animals are held
longer than stray animals without a tag. Tags can make a difference
for your pet!
ISN'T YOUR DOG WORTH THE
PRICE OF A LICENSE TAG?
IF YOUR PET IS HERE
AT THE SHELTER IT WAS IMPOUNDED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
Your dog was
violating a City "Leash Law" which states that no dog shall be
at-large without a leash and not in the direct control of it's owner;
or is "at large" as defined in the city animal codes.
Your dog was not
wearing a city license as required by law.
No responsible adult
was present at an animal's supposed "home" to accept responsibility
for the animal and sign a citation for an ordinance violation.
Your animal was
capture in a "humane" box trap or restrained on property other that
the owner's and removed by request.
Your animal was
threatening the safety of humans and other animals and was removed.
Your animal was
placed in quarantine "rabies suspect".
IN OTHER WORDS:
TO PROTECT THE
ANIMAL FROM CARS, POISONS, DISEASE, AND IRATE CITIZNES.
TO PROTECT THE
COMMUNITY FROM THE ANIMAL'S DIGGING, BITING, SCRATCHING, BARKING,
BREEDING, AND DEFECATING.
TO LOCATE YOU!
PET LICENSE ______________________________________________________
Vaccination and licensing your pet is the first step towards being a responsible pet owner and it is important to your pets overall health and safety. If a licensed animal is lost or taken to the animal service shelter, staff members can identify the owner by the tag number and contact the registered pet owner.
- When Do I License my Pet?
- What Do I Do to License my Pet?
- What are the Fees to License my Pet?
- Where Do I Purchase or Renew my Pet License?
- Replacement Tag
When Do I License my Pet?
Pine Bluff city code require every person who owns, harbors or controls any dog or cat shall obtain a license before the pet reaches the age of five months.
What Do I Do to License my Pet?
The following information must be provided before a license is issued:
- Rabies Vaccination Certificate: Submit a copy of a valid rabies vaccination certificatethat is issued and signed by a license veterinarian.
- Sterilization Certificate: In order to obtain a discounted license rate, submit a copy of the spay or neuter certificate issued by your veterinarian.
- Other License Fee Discounts: Requires proof of rabies vaccination, obedience training, membership in an organization that promotes responsible ownership etc.
What are the Fees to License my Pet
Pet License Type |
Regular Fee |
Multi- year Fee |
Life Time Fee |
Special Intact Fee |
Unaltered |
$20.00 |
NA |
NA |
$ 10.00 |
Altered |
$ 5.00 |
$10.00 |
$25.00 |
NA |
Veterinarian Fee |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00 |
Replacement Fee |
$ 3.00 |
$ 3.00 |
$ 3.00 |
$ 3.00 |
Length of License for altered pets:
Owners of sterilized pets may choose from the following options:
- Regular License – 12 month period
- Multi-year License – 3 year period
- Lifetime License
Length of License for un-altered pets:
License issued for a non-sterilized pet is for a period of 12 months from the date of vaccination registration.
Where to Purchase or Renew My License
Regular license for sterilized and non-sterilized pets are available at Jefferson County Veterinarian Clinics.
Discounted license fees are available only through Pine Bluff Animal Services.
Pet owners who desire a three multi-year license must submit a copy of a valid rabies vaccination certificate for a three-year period and for lifetime license proof of rabies vaccination, proof that the pet has been micro-chipped and sign a written agreement to maintain a current rabies vaccination.
Owners of non-altered dogs may qualify for a discount on an “intact” pet. Contact Animal Services to see if you qualify.
Prove that you care by licensing your pet today!
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