2009 Yuma County Dog Licensing and Rabies Vaccination

Why license?

It’s the Law. Yuma County requires all dogs three months and older be licensed. The license verifies that your dog is current with his/her rabies vaccination.

A licensed dog who gets loose and picked up by a humane officer can often be reunited with its family without having to be in our shelter whereas an unlicensed dog may have to stay 48 hours until you are allowed to bring it home.

A licensed dog who bites someone can often return home for a period of ‘home quarantine’ whereas an unlicensed dog must stay confined at our shelter for at least seven days.

A licensed dog is guaranteed a longer stay at our shelter. Unlicensed dogs are guaranteed for only three days while licensed dogs are kept a minimum of six days.

A dog license ensures that your dog is vaccinated and protected against rabies. A rabid dog puts your family’s and the public’s health at risk.

Rabies vaccinations.

In order to be licensed, your dog must be current with his/her rabies vaccination though 2009. The Humane Society of Yuma offers a number of rabies clinics across the county for your convenience. .

Rabies Clinics Calendar

 

 

 

 

Requirements

• Owner of dog must be present with a government issued photo I.D.
• Rabies certificate must state whether animal is altered or not and will be the sole determiner of a dog’s licensing fee (e.g. altered or unaltered) .
• Lines will open and close promptly at posted times.

Fees & Services

• Rabies vaccine $18.00
• License: Altered $13 Unaltered $25
• Microchip $20.00
• Nametag $5
• Da2PPCVK $10

Online licensing

You will be able to license your dog online for either a new or renewal license if you are a permanent resident of Yuma County and have,

• A valid rabies certificate
• A scanner or fax to send us a copy of the certificate
• Major credit/debit card

License your dog online