Licensing
According to
the City code it is unlawful for any pet owner to fail to provide any
dog or cat six (6) months of age or older with a current pet
license. The owner of any dog or cat must also have in his
possession a current rabies vaccination tag showing that such animal
has been vaccinated against rabies. Failure to license your pet may
result in fines, penalties and/or citations. For more information from
the City Code, click
here.
Licensing is also an important means of identification and can
help you find your pet if it becomes lost.
How to Obtain a
License
To purchase an animal license, you may apply in person or by mail to the Board of Public Works & Safety, located on the first floor of City Hall, 17 Harding Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47807, the following requirements:
- A completed Pet Licensing Application
- Check or money order in the correct amount according to the chart below
- Proof of rabies vaccination and sterilization information from your veterinarian
Licenses are issued for a term of one year. If you have more than six (6) pets (cats and/or dogs), you are required to obtain a Kennel/Cattery license and must apply in person. Any property used as a kennel/cattery site must be in compliance with the City zoning laws.
| Animal Type | License Fee |
|---|---|
| Altered | $5 |
| Unaltered | $100 |