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Licensing Your Pet

Licensing

Licensing your dog is required by law in La Plata County, and there are many benefits that come with it:

  • Licensing fees support the mission of La Plata County Humane Society and help homeless animals.
  • Reunites lost pets with their families.
  • Reduces the impound fees if your pet is ever picked up by Animal Protection.
  • Keeps you in compliance with local animal ordinances.

License Fees

City residents
Altered animal – $15 per year
Unaltered animal – $60 per year ($30 license and $30 permit are required)

County residents
Altered animal – $15 per year
Unaltered animal – $30 per year

City and County residents may purchase a 1- or 3-year license. If you are 62 years of age or older, you qualify for a free licensing with valid photo ID.

*A $5 fee will incur for a replacement tag.

Requirements

  • Proof of your pet’s current rabies certificate
  • Proof of spay/neuter
  • Valid photo ID
  • Payment; cash or credit card (we do not accept personal checks)

Pet Licenses May be Purchased

Online for curbside pick-up: You may purchase your pet’s license online following a few easy steps. Please click this link: PET LICENSE APPLICATION. After you submit your application you will receive a call from a team member that it has ben processed and ready for pick-up. If you are 62 years of age or older, you qualify for a free licensing with valid photo ID.

Onsite: Licenses may be purchased at La Plata County Humane Society during business hours at, 1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango CO 81303.

Please note: Tags are intended to last 1 or 3 years, depending on your purchase. If this is a renewal, you will receive an updated certificate and tag with the current year.

Thank you for being a responsible pet owner! For more information, please call (970) 259-2847 x101 or email.

City Ordinance 4-56,  County Ordinance 10-21

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