Time is running out to make your dog or cat legal. Through April 30, cat and dog owners can bring expired tags up to date, or purchase new licenses for unlicensed pets, without additional fees or penalties that can add up to hundreds of dollars.
Regional Animal Services of King County is participating in the license amnesty.
“A licensed pet is far more likely to be returned to its owner if it gets lost,” said Dr. Gene Mueller, manager of Regional Animal Services. “Plus, your license fee helps us provide a vital safety net for unwanted or neglected animals in our area, and also helps us adopt thousands of homeless pets to new, loving homes every year.”
Pet owners residing in any of the 25 RASKC regional partner cities – including Kirkland – are required to license with King County.
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 the 25 regional partner city halls (including Kirkland City Hall), 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.
All King County pet licenses, except those for kittens or puppies, expire one year after issuance.
• Kitten or puppy (under six months old): $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
Regional Animal Services of King County is a joint effort between 25 partnering municipalities to advance public health, safety, and animal welfare. Annual license fees collected from dog and cat owners are used to promote animal adoptions, teach responsible pet ownership, investigate animal cruelty, enforce local regulations, and provide safe shelter to abandoned, surrendered, or lost pets.
