City dog licenses for 2008 are now available at the City Clerk's Office. The license fee is $2.00 per dog.  Municipal Code requires all dogs in the City over six months old to be licensed. All City dog licenses issued in calendar year 2007 have now expired.  The owner must present a certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian showing the dog has been vaccinated against rabies and the vaccination will not expire within six months from the date of issuance of the license. 

In addition to being a City law, licensing also provides the Animal Control Officer with a means of identification for reuniting lost pets with their owners.  Dogs kept in a State licensed kennel for breeding and sale purposes are exempt. 

The City Clerk's Office is located at City Hall, 105 E. Third Street.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 4:30 P.M.  For further information, contact the City Clerk's Office at 683-0621.

In addition to the City dog license, all dogs in the city are required to have a current rabies vaccination. The fine for not having a current City dog license or current rabies vaccination is $75, plus court costs, for each charge.