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.