Pet Licensing/Fees

Every person who owns a dog or cat over the age of four months is required by law to license their animal (LMC 6.12.010). Dog and cat owners who fail to comply with licensing requirements are subject to costly penalties. A license tag must be fastened to your pet's collar or harness and worn at all times.

To license your dog you must have proof of current rabies vaccinations. You can get a rabies vaccine from your local veterinarian or a vaccine clinic. City of Lodi pet licenses may be purchased at the Lodi Animal Shelter or at the City Finance Department, 300 W. Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240.

Pet License Fees:

Altered Cats and Dogs Annual Fee $10.00

Unaltered Cats and Dogs Annual Fee $50.00

Pet License Application

Impound and Field Call fee:

An impound or field call fee is charged when an Animal Services Officer responds to pick up a loose dog or a cat in a trap. This fee is charged when the animal is redeemed by the owner at the Lodi Animal Shelter.

• $50.00 First call
• $100.00 Second call
• $200.00 Third Call
• $400.00 Fourth and each subsequent call

Boarding fee

A boarding fee is charged to cover the cost of cleaning, feeding and medical services for animals that must be housed in the Lodi Animal Shelter. This fee is charged to the owner of the animal when the animal is redeemed at the Shelter.

• $10.00 per day for cats and dogs

Fee schedule