Puppies and kittens, wild or exotic pets, and animal related business must be licensed in Clark County.
Licensed pets have benefits:
- they are more likely to be united quickly with their owner
- they will receive a longer care period at the shelter
- they are transferred to an emergency medical care facility if they are found with an injury
Licensing protects pets in ways not often imagined. By obtaining the required pet license, responsible owners provide for the emergency services that protect their pet companions. All too often indoor pets, or pets confined to a yard, may need assistance when an owner's household faces unforeseen accidents, fire, natural disaster, or become victims of attacks by other animals. Pet license fees are the source of revenue, which support the animal ambulance, shelter, public safety and cruelty investigation services.
All dogs and cats maintained within the city of Vancouver, and unincorporated Clark County are required to be licensed. Licenses for puppies and kittens are free. Fees are required for pets over six months old, and are valid for 12 month.
Pet license fees :- Fertile dog - $40
- Altered dog - $16
- Fertile Cat - $20
- Altered Cat - $10
- Senior discount - 50% fee reduction for one dog or cat per household. Applies to spayed or neutered pets only.
- Juvenile (8 weeks to 6 months) - no fee
Use this list to find the locations of licensing agents.
A Pet License Low-Income Assistance program is available for households with limited incomes.
Pet License Application Form (PDF - 87K)
Pet License Renewal Form (PDF - 86K)
Pet Licensing Low-Income Assistance (PDF - 28K)
Wild Animal License Application Form (PDF - 16K)
