Use the Dog License Application Form (PDF) to obtain an Animal License
Why should you get your dog licensed?
- If your dog gets lost, a license tag on your dog's collar is the fastest way to reunite you two. Microchipping is a permanent way to mark your dog, but a license tag is immediately visible to everyone.
- A visible license, unlike microchipping, lets people know that your dog has received the required vaccinations.
- The fee you pay for your dog license and license renewal helps to support the animal shelter. The shelter is here to handle the over-population of pets, and hopefully find homes for many of these animals.
If you have questions, you may call a Shelter Assistant at 209-599-3146 for more information, or email the shelter.
Dog License Fees
- Fees for non-spayed / neutered dogs
- 1 Year License $15.00
- 2 Year License $28.00
- 3 Year License $40.00
- Fees for spayed / neutered dogs
- 1 Year License $5.00
- 2 Year License $9.00
- 3 Year License $12.00
- $12 Penalty (applied if fees are not paid by January 28: $10.00)
Pick up for Disposal
- Live Owned Animal: $90.00 plus license fees if animal is not currently licensed
- Dead Owned Animal: $40.00
- Call out Fee (after hours) $40.00
AVID Chipping
The Ripon Animal Shelter can Avid-Chip your pet. The fee for this service is $15.00