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Five reasons to register your pet with Lane County Animal Services

by Jaculynn Peterson on February 23, 2010

No matter how well trained, pets are not able to tell Lane County Animal Services (LCAS) where they live when they are lost.

When you register your pet, you get a license that will help ensure your lost pet will have a way back home, says Amber Fossen, public information officer for Lane County.

Five Reasons to Register Your Pet and Get a Dog License

A license is like a phone call home for a lost dog or cat.
Licensing fees helps pay for the care of homeless animals.
A licensed animal population can help LCAS to protect your neighborhood from dangerous dogs and to investigate dog bites. Licensing also supports investigations of cruelty, neglect, and abandonment of domestic animals and livestock.
Licensing supports educational programs about the safety, health, and humane treatment of animals.
Five percent of license fees go toward the Spay/Neuter voucher program for low-income families with pets.

It’s the Law

Every dog in Lane County must obtain a license when one of two things occurs: either the dog reaches the age of six months, or it obtains its permanent canine teeth, whichever comes first.

According to LCAS, “failure to provide and keep the license current may result in a late fee and/or fine. Depending on where you live, you will need to license in the jurisdiction that provides your animal control services. If you live within the city limits of Eugene or unincorporated Lane County you will need to license your dog or cat with Lane County Animal Services. If you live within any of the incorporated cities within Lane County contact your city hall or police department for details on obtaining a license. If you are unsure where to license, contact LCAS and we can help.”

For more information call LCAS at 541.682.3647, download a license application or visit the website.