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Annual City Pet License Application.*

All dogs and cats over 3 months of age that reside in the City need a license.

You can apply at the shelter in person or mail the form in.  Remember to bring in your pet's current rabies certificate.

  • Licensing Fees:
    • Microchipped
      • $10.00 if spayed or neutered
      • $15.00 Not spayed or neutered
    • No Microchip
      • $15.00 if spayed or neutered
      • $25.00 if not spayed or neutered
  • Senior Citizens 65 & older subtract $5.00
  • Proof of current rabies vaccination required
  • License valid for 365 days from the date of your rabies vaccination date
  • The tag identifies you as the pet owner
    Your pet should be wearing two tags: rabies and pet license
  • City license entitles your pet to a free ride home if picked up by our officers
  • Citations may be issued to owners of unlicensed pet
  • Download and print the application*

Dangerous Dog License

  • Currently Under Construction

*Acrobat Reader Required.


Animal Care & Control
105 S. Olive St.
South Bend, Indiana 46619
574.235.9303

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