Pet Registration Changes

In response to public input regarding pet registration, the city implemented changes to the guidelines Nov. 1.

• Three-year registration cycle available if pet has three-year rabies vaccination.
• Residents 65 years of age and older and/or disabled residents must register their pets, but are exempt from registration fees.
• A fine with an uncontested plea is set at $25, plus $58 in court fees.

Pet registration guidelines were established to help reduce the number of lost pets held at the Irving Animal Shelter by ensuring a quick return to their owners. A reduced fee is offered to owners who microchip and/or have their pets altered.

Fees are the same for both one- and three-year registration, and are as follows:

• $5 – Mirochipped pet
• $10 – Non-microchipped; spayed or neutered
• $15 – Non-microchipped; not spayed or neutered required for registration.

All dogs and cats over the age of 4 months must be registered. For a registration application, visit the Irving Animal Shelter at 100 N. Briery Road, or download the form online at www.petdata.com. A current rabies vaccination certificate from any Texas veterinarian is required for registration.

Updated Nov. 04