Animal Control

Every person owning or keeping a dog in Hood River County must purchase a DOG LICENSE before:

1. Your dog reaches six months of age or grows its permanent canine teeth, whichever comes first
2. You've been an owner or keeper of a dog for more than 30 days
3. You've lived in the County for more than 30 days with your dog

A dog license expires one year from the month of purchase, and you are given until the last day of that month for renewal without a late penalty.

You must have a valid RABIES INOCULATION CERTIFICATE issued and signed by the veterinarian at the time of licensing.  The expiration date of the dog license cannot exceed the expiration date of the rabies certification by more than two months.

For altered dogs, you must have a SPAY OR NUETER CERTIFICATE with a complete description of the dog and the date of the surgery to obtain the discounted license rate for altered dogs

Here are the steps you must take to license your dog. 

1. Print and fill out the The Hood River County Dog Application.
2. Attach your dog's rabies shot certificate & proof of spay/neuter surgery
3. Enclose a check or money order payable to Hood River County for the applicable license fee

LICENSE FEES:
Fertile Dog - $30
Fertile Dog owned by person 65 years or older - $20
Spayed/Neutered Dog - $15
Spayed/Neutered Dog owned by person 65 years or older - $8