Animal Care and Control Fees
Licensing
- One-year license (microchipped pet with one-year rabies vaccination): $12
- Three-year license (microchipped pet with three-year rabies vaccination): $12
- Un-microchipped pet with one- or three-year rabies vaccination: $36
- Late license (dogs, cats, ferrets): $100
- Declared dangerous dogs license: $500
- Potbellied pigs license: $50
- License with impounded animal reclaim: $15
- Intact pet permit (dogs, cats, ferrets): $50
- Intact pet permit after attending Responsible Pet Ownership class: Free
- Multiple pet permit: $50
- Replacement tag: $5
Low-cost Clinic Combo (Includes pet license and rabies vaccination)
- Animals already microchipped: $5
- Animals not microchipped: $15
Impoundment
- Level one (one officer, animal restrained or confined): $65
- Level two (one officer, animal unrestrained): $105
- Level three (two officers, animal unrestrained): $160
- Level four (three or more officers, animal unrestrained): $215
- Rabbits, fowl, reptiles: $15
- Miscellaneous livestock: $100
- Prohibited animals: $200
Repeat Impoundment
- Second offense: $20
- Third offense: $40
- Fourth offense: $85
- Deposit for off-premises spay/neuter of reclaimed pet: $200
Boarding after Impoundment
- Fort Worth resident: $12
- Contract municipality resident: $20
- Aggressive dog daily boarding fee: $16
- Quarantine-transfer fee: $50
Adoption
- Dogs: $70 ($35 for senior citizens)
- Cats, ferrets: $50 ($25 for senior citizens)
- Older animals: $35 for dogs; $25 for cats
Other Fees
- Microchips: $12
- Responsible Pet Ownership Class for citation dismissal: $30
Contact
Animal Care and Control
4900 Martin St. | 817-392-PAWS (7297)
Services
Animal Issues
- Lost Pets
- Dangerous Dogs
- Noise and Waste Complaints
- Spaying and Neutering Your Pets
- Spot Animal Abuse and Neglect
- Rabies
- Wild Animals
Ordinance Changes
Learn more about the recent changes to the Animal Ordinance.
