Monday, August 5, 2013

Larimer County Pet Laws

Larimer County laws on licensing a pet are as follows:  
1. All dogs and cats over 4 months of age must have a license - regardless if the animal   is kept indoors or not.
2. To obtain a license the owner must provide proof of a current rabies vaccination.
3. All cats and dogs must wear a rabies tag and license on a collar.
For more information on laws/rules for pets in Larimer County Visit the following site: http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/municipal/chapter4.htm#sec4d31. For the sake of this entry I will be focusing on the licensing laws, since they are easy to follow but often overlooked.
It is very important to keep your dog current on their rabies vaccine. For some time the rabies virus was not a problem in Northern Colorado, but over the last 2 years there has been a surge in rabies cases. The local skunk population has been spreading the virus. Please keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccine. Rabies is a life threatening virus for our pets. In order to license your pets in Fort Collins (which you must do in the city limits) you must have proof of a rabies vaccination.
Once you have the rabies vaccination taken care of you can license your pet. This can be done at the Larimer Humane Society, or at any Poudre Pet and Feed Supply location (Cash or Check payment only)!! Your pet must be licensed after 4 months of age. The cost breaks down as follows:
License Fee
License Fee For Seniors (62+)
4 mo. to 1 yr. - $12.00
4 mo. to 1 yr. - $5.00
Altered Over 1 yr. - $12.00
Altered Over 1 yr. - $5.00
Unaltered Over 1 yr. - $35.00
Unaltered Over 1 yr. - $35.00


All pets are required to wear a rabies tag, and their license at all times. Be sure to keep these on their collar when in public areas as you can receive a citation for not having proof with you.
These are some simple rules to follow that can keep you from receiving a citation or any kind of trouble. If your pet is ever lost this makes it much easier for them to be returned to you if picked up by animal control! Happy, healthy pets are what we love so please be sure to keep your pets current on all vaccines!!!!