Dog/Cat/Ferret License Information
When do I need to get a license for my pet (cat/dog/ferret)? | What is the cost of an animal license? | What do I need and where can I get the license? | What if I lose the tag? | Where can I find more information on laws regarding animal licensing, barking, etc?
When do I need to get a license for my pet (cat/dog/ferret)?
Animals should be licensed when they are 4-6 months old; at that time they usually get their rabies shot.
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What is the cost of an animal license?
If the animal is NOT spayed or neutered, it costs $12.00 per year.
If the animal is spayed or neutered, then it costs $8.00 per year.
Senior Citizen fees:
If the owner is 65 or over, then the fees are as follows:
If the animal is NOT spayed or neutered, it costs $8.00 per year.
If the animal is spayed or neutered, then it costs $6.00 per year.
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What do I need and where can I get the license?
- You can obtain a license for your cat or dog, or ferret in person, by mail, local veterinarians, Rabie Clinic.
- In person. Bring the rabies certificate and fee to
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
201 4th Street SE, Room 135
Rochester MN 55904
- By mail. Mail the rabies certificate (make sure it has your corrrect name, address and phone number) along with the proper fee to
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
201 4th Street SE, Room 135
Rochester MN 55904
- Local veterinarians. Local veterinarians can also issue dog/cat licenses.
- 3rd Ave Pet Hospital
414 3rd Ave SE
Rochester, Mn. 55904
(507) 282-5692
- Animal Health Care
1206 9th Ave SE
Rochester, Mn. 55904
(507) 282-3828
- Assisi Drive Animal Hospital
1111 14th Street NW
Rochester, Mn. 55901
(507) 424-3381
- Banfield (inside PetSmart)
3845 Marketplace Dr NW
Rochester MN 55901
507-252-8933
- Broadway Vet Hospital
1910 South Broadway
Rochester MN 55904
507-206-3313
- Cascade Animal Hospital
4020 26th Street NW
Rochester, Mn. 55901
(507) 282-8611
- Heritage Pet Hospital
2117 Hwy 52 N
Rochester, Mn. 55901
(507) 288-2050
- Mobile Pet Doctor
Mary T Schenk, DVM
(507) 206-1346
Limited Service Mobile Veterinary Practice
- Northern Valley Animal Clinic
1303 E. Circle Dr. NE
Rochester, Mn. 55906
(507) 282-0867
- Paws & Claws Humane Society
2619 Eastwood Rd SE
Rochester, Mn 55904
(507) 288-7226
- Quarry Hill Animal Hospital
828 11th Ave NE
Rochester, Mn. 55906
(507) 285-1059
- Vetmobile
8543 Co Rd 7 SE
Chatfield Mn 55923
(507) 867-4974
- 3rd Ave Pet Hospital
- Rabies Clinic. In June of every year (usually the 2nd Wednesday), rabie shots are given to cats and dogs at various locations. We also will have City personnel available to sell animal licenses at those locations.
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What if I lose the tag?
If you lose the city license tag, you can get a duplicate from our office for $1.00. We will look up the record in our computer files and issue a new tag which will be good for the remainder of the license period.
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Where can I find more information on laws regarding animal licensing, barking, etc?
You can look at the city ordinance regarding animals, Chapter 106A.
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