6.04.030 Fees.
The license fees for the ownership, keeping, or having control of dogs and/or cats in unincorporated Pierce County shall be as follows:
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Adult Dogs: |
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altered |
$ |
20.00 |
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unaltered |
$ |
55.00 |
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Adult Cats: |
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altered |
$ |
12.00 |
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unaltered |
$ |
55.00 |
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"Temporary Tag" dogs/cats (30 days) |
$ |
0.00 |
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Duplicate License Tag for a dog or cat |
$ |
5.00 |
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Reduced rates for senior citizens, 62 years of age or older, and individuals with a permanent disability: |
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Dogs: |
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altered |
$ |
10.00 |
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unaltered |
$ |
30.00 |
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Cats: |
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altered |
$ |
5.00 |
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unaltered |
$ |
30.00 |
In order to receive the fee advantage for altered dogs and cats, an individual must provide either proof of alteration from a licensed veterinarian or a written statement from a licensed veterinarian that the spay/neuter procedure would be harmful to the animal.
Individuals with a permanent disability, residing in unincorporated Pierce County, qualify for the reduced fee specified in G. above, provided that the dogs and cats are not used for a commercial purpose. To qualify for this reduced fee, individuals with a permanent disability must provide proof of permanent disability to the Auditor, or the Auditor's designated licensing agent, in the form of a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Identification Card or documentation showing at least 30 percent permanent disability, a Washington Department of Licensing parking placard issued for permanent disability under RCW 46.16.381, or any other means that the licensing agency, Auditor, or the Auditor's designated licensing agent deems an appropriate proof of permanent disability.
The Pierce County Auditor is authorized to establish agents for the purpose of selling pet licenses on its behalf. The agents shall be allowed to collect a service charge of $4.00 for each new pet license or renewal transaction. This service fee may be negotiated at a different rate if included in a contract for shelter and adoption services.