This April, pet owners in Kenmore, Bothell and much of King County can take advantage of a one-month “license amnesty period” and bring their expired pet licenses up to date or purchase new tags for animals not currently licensed without facing late fees or other penalties.
“About 25 percent of our pet owners fail to renew their licenses each year,” says Don Jordan, Director of the Seattle Animal Shelter. “While we know this is partially a result of pets either dying, disappearing, moving out of the Puget Sound region, or being given away, many pet owners simply forget to renew their pet licenses. The amnesty program gives people a chance to get caught up without having to pay extra fines that can add up to hundreds of dollars.”
King County pet owners can go to www.kingcounty.gov/pets, then click on “License Your Pet” to renew a pet license online. Licenses are also sold at the King County Pet Adoption Center, 21615 64th Ave. S. in Kent, at 25 Regional Partner City Halls, many QFC stores, vehicle licensing agencies, or at any of the six King County Community Service Centers (CSCs) located throughout King County. For a full list of pet licensing locations, visit www.kingcounty.gov/pets.
King County Pet License Rates
All King County pet licenses, except those for kittens or puppies, expire one year after issuance.
Kitten or puppy (under six months old, license expires six months after issuance): $15
Spayed or neutered dog or cat (over six months old): $30
Unaltered dog or cat (over six months old): $60
Dog or cat license for senior citizen residents: $15
Dog or cat license for disabled residents: $15
License for registered service animals: Free
For Pet Owners in the City of Bothell
All dogs and cats age eight weeks and older within the city limits of Bothell are required to be licensed. Bothell pet owners can purchase a license in person at Bothell City Hall, 18305 101st Ave. NE. For quick, convenient, 24-hour service, Bothell residents can also purchase pet licenses online at www.petdata.com/cs/bth.
City of Bothell Pet License Rates
All City of Bothell pet licenses, except those for kittens or puppies, expire one year after issuance.
Kitten or puppy (eight weeks to six months old, license expires six months after issuance): $15
Spayed or neutered dog or cat: $30
Unaltered dog or cat: $60
Dog or cat license for senior citizen residents: $15
License for service animals: Free
For more information about pet licensing, call the Seattle Animal Shelter at 206-386-PETS (7387), Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) at 206-296-PETS (7387), the City of Bothell at 1-877-816-7058, or the City of Federal Way at 253-835-PETS (7387).
