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Section 10-61-69
Treasurer's Office
Frequently Asked Questions and Guidelines About Dog & Cat Licenses
What paperwork is needed to purchase an animal license?
You will need a valid veterinarian certificate showing the rabies tag number and expiration date.
Will I be fined for not purchasing a license?
Yes. The fine for “Failure to Obtain a License” is $25 plus court costs. If you have purchased a license but the dog/cat is not wearing it, there is a $10 “Failure to Display” fine plus the court costs.
Do puppies and kittens need a license?
Dogs/cats that are four months old or older are required to have a license.
Does my service animal need a license?
Yes. The animal needs a license, but there is no charge for a dog that is trained to assist a visually or hearing impaired person (A “hearing dog” is a dog that is trained to alert its owner by touch to sounds of danger and those sounds which the owner should respond to.).
What is the deadline for purchasing a license?
The deadline to purchase a license is December 31 of each year.
How long is the license valid?
The license is valid for one calendar year (January through December). Animal licenses are purchased annually and expire December 31 of each year.
How much does a license cost?
Dog or cat, unneutered/unspayed - $ 10
Dog or cat, neutered/spayed - $ 4
Kennel license, 5-20 dogs/cats - $ 20
Kennel license, 21+ dogs/cats - $ 35
Dangerous Animal License - $ 50
Duplicate license - $ 1
What is the definitions of a kennel/cattery?
A kennel/cattery is any place used for the breeding, boarding or keeping of five or more dogs (kennel) or five or more cats (cattery), according to City Zoning Ordinance 3-403.
What are the qualifications for a kennel?
Please contact the Department of Inspections at 382-6018 for zoning requirements and qualifications.
What is a Dangerous Animal License Certificate?
You need a Dangerous Animal License if your dog has bitten, attacked or inflicted injury upon a person (or companion animal) and the courts have declared it a dangerous animal. This license is $50 per year (in addition to any required dog or kennel license) until the dog is no longer alive.
Where can I purchase an animal license?
You can purchase a dog/cat license at any Treasurer’s Office location or Substation location as follows:
Treasurer’s Office Locations
Deep Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (757) 382-3660
824 Old George Washington Hwy
Great Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (757) 382-6281
306 Cedar Road
South Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (757) 543-3555
1205 20th Street
Western Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . (757) 488-5182
2808 Taylor Road
Substations
| ANIMAL CONTROL UNIT, CHESAPEAKE 3807 Cook Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23322 (757) 382-8080 |
GREAT
BRIDGE VETERINARY CLINIC 1245 Cedar Road, Suite M Chesapeake, VA 23322 (757) 547-1600 |
| ANIMAL MEDICAL CLINIC OF CHESAPEAKE 1020 N Battlefield Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 548-2000 |
HICKORY VETERINARY HOSPITAL |
| AMERICAN HARDWARE & HOME CENTER 1204 S Military Hwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 424-9000 |
INDUSTRIAL
HARDWARE SUPPLY 4109 Bainbridge Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23324 (757) 543-2232 |
| CHESAPEAKE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 713 Greenbrier Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 547-5100 |
J & J HARDWARE CORP 4404 Indian River Road Chesapeake, VA 23325 (757) 420-7618 |
| COOKE HARDWARE 1132 N Battlefield Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23322 (757) 436-0111 |
J & J HARDWARE CORP 4404 Indian River Road Chesapeake, VA 23325 (757) 420-7618 |
| CREEKMORE HARDWARE, INC 1303 Bainbridge Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23324 (757) 545-5332 |
MT PLEASANT VETERINARY CLINIC 209 Mt Pleasant Road Chesapeake, VA 23322 (757) 482-3534 |
| FAMILY VETERINARY CENTER 1101 S Battlefield Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23322 (757) 410-7754 |
Updated 9/30/06
City of Chesapeake, Virginia