As Dog Census Approaches, County Reminds Owners to Purchase License
(Oakland County, April 6, 2023)
Oakland County, MI – Each summer, the Oakland County Animal Control Division conducts a census to ensure compliance with the Michigan State Dog Law of 1919 that requires all dogs four months of age and older have a license. Licensing is an important public safety issue as it ensures that the dogs residing in your community have current rabies vaccinations.
People may usually purchase a dog license from staff at their local city, village, or township hall, from many veterinary offices, at our location 1200 N Telegraph Rd Bldg. 42E, Pontiac (either in person or via mail), or online at oakgov.com/petadoption.
From January 1st until June 1st, the price for a dog license is $15.00 for a dog that has been spayed/neutered and $25.00 for a dog that has not been spayed/neutered. Senior Citizens age 65 and up can purchase a dog license for $14.00 (dog spayed or neutered) or $23.00 (dog not spayed or neutered).
However, beginning June 2nd, people who have not purchased a current year dog license are considered delinquent. After June 1st, all dog licenses cost $40.00. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners set these fees.
On June 2nd, Oakland County Animal Control Census Team workers will begin going door to door in various communities in an attempt to bring the public into compliance with the State Law. Residents found to have dogs that are not licensed will be issued Delinquent Notices by our census team workers and given a period of time to comply with the law. Afterwards, an Oakland County Animal Control Officer will issue citations that will require a court appearance to your residents who do not purchase licenses after being advised to do so.
For more information contact your local Clerk’s office, or visit the Oakland County website at oakgov.com/petadoption.
Also, check out our “Dogs of Oakland County” series to see what breeds and names are popular in your area.
