Share
Dog owners who live in unincorporated parts of Fresno County are catching a break: County officials are waiving penalties for those who haven’t licensed their pooches.
Under state law, owners are required to secure a license for a dog within 30 days of ownership. Anyone found owning an unlicensed dog can be fined $100, and there is normally a $10 fee for an overdue license renewal.
However, the county’s Department of Public Health is declaring amnesty for anyone who hasn’t licensed his or her new canine, or failed to renew a license in time.
No penalties will be charged until Oct. 1. Residents can log in and register their pet at fresnohumane.org. The cost is $4 for sterilized dogs and $39 for unsterilized animals.
Some things to remember:
- Keeping a license up to date means county authorities have contact information that, should the animal become lost, will help reunite you with your pet.
- Most stray dogs found without a license are not returned to their families.
- People who live with a city limits should check with the city’s animal control agency for licensing requirements. If you’re not sure if you live in an unincorporated area, call (559) 600-7387 or email info@fresnohumane.org.
- See a full list of no-kill animal shelters in Fresno County here.
RELATED TOPICS:
Fresno First Responders Talk Person Down off Parking Garage Ledge
8 hours ago
US Judge Reaffirms Nationwide Injunction Blocking Trump Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
9 hours ago
Key Player in California’s Water Wars Embraces Controversial Newsom Plan
12 hours ago
Israeli Columnist Alleges Ethnic Cleansing Plan in Gaza
13 hours ago
Tulare Officer Injured in Crash While Trying to Save Unresponsive Infant. Child Dies at Hospital
7 hours ago
Categories

Tulare Officer Injured in Crash While Trying to Save Unresponsive Infant. Child Dies at Hospital

PBS Has a Future by Leaving the Past Behind: Opinion

Fresno Council Candidate Rassamni Says City Is Investigating Him Amid Allegations by Arias

Fresno First Responders Talk Person Down off Parking Garage Ledge

US Judge Reaffirms Nationwide Injunction Blocking Trump Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
