Seven Good Reasons to Register Your Pet with DeKalb County!

Are your pets registered with DeKalb County? If you haven’t done so already, it’s never too late to register them. Wondering why you should register them? Here are seven good reasons:

1. It’s the law. The DeKalb Animal Ordinance Chapter 5, Sec. 5-17, requires all dogs, cats and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies and registered with DeKalb County. Pet owners who do not comply may receive a citation and have to go to court.

2. If your pet gets lost, you’re more likely to find them. A license tag increases the chances you’ll find your pet, since shelters, veterinarians and citizens can use the tag to quickly obtain contact information online and call you.

3. It’s your proof of legal ownership. If someone finds your pet, your registration serves as legal proof that the pet is yours.

4. People are more likely to help a licensed pet. Licensing lets people know that a pet is up to date on vaccinations, doesn’t have rabies and has an owner, so your pet is more likely to receive help if lost.

5. You’ll be helping shelter pets. Licensing fees support the efforts of DeKalb County Animal Services, so you’ll be helping us care for shelter pets.

6. You’ll save money and time. Registering your pet costs much less than paying the citation, and you won’t have to take time off work to go to court.

7. You’ll be Helping Your Community. When pets are registered, fewer pets end up at the shelter, so less taxpayer money is spent caring for lost pets. Further, public health is protected when more pets receive rabies vaccinations.

Registration is affordable and easy! The cost is $10 for one year for spayed or neutered animals, and $25 for one year for animals who aren't spayed or neutered (a $10 late fee will be charged if your pet is more than 60 days overdue).

All you need is a copy of your current rabies vaccination certificate from your veterinarian and, if you’re registering for the lower rate, proof of spay/neuter (this can be a statement from your vet or a copy of the spay/neuter invoice). Pet registration can be done by mail or online. For instructions, click here.

LifeLine Animal Project’s DeKalb Pets of the Week: Bow Wow

We can’t wait for you to meet our terrific Pet of the Week, Bow Wow! This completely adorable puppy is about five months old and weighs 35 lbs! When Bow Wow first meets you, his entire body wags with happiness! This super friendly little guy makes friends wherever he goes, loves other dogs and is great with kids too. He will make an awesome new family member for the lucky family who choses him! Adopt Bow Wow throughout November, and your adoption fee will be half price and will include his neuter, microchip and vaccines for no additional cost! Come meet Bow Wow today by visiting him at 845 Camp Road in Decatur, emailing adoption@dekalbanimalservices.com or calling (404) 294-2165.