Changes to Pet Registration Guidelines Now in Effect

In response to public input regarding pet registration, the city has implemented the following changes to the guidelines:

• Three-year registration cycle available if pet has three-year rabies vaccination.
• Residents 65 years of age and older and/or disabled residents are exempt from pet registration fees.
• Citation fine set at $25, plus $58 in court fees.

Pet registration guidelines were established to help reduce the number of lost pets held at the Irving Animal Shelter by ensuring a quick return to their owners. A reduced fee is offered to owners who microchip and/or have their pets altered.

Fees are as follows:

• Microchipped pet
• Non-microchipped; spayed or neutered
• Non-microchipped; not spayed or neutered

All dogs and cats over the age of 4 months must be registered. For a registration application, visit the Irving Animal Shelter at 100 N. Briery Road, or download the form online at www.petdata.com. A current rabies vaccination certificate from any Texas veterinarian is required for registration.

Posted Nov. 7