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Vaccination & Licensing
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North Carolina State Law (NCGS I30-I85) requires that the owner of every dog and cat four months of age and older has their animal vaccinated against rabies. In addition North Carolina State Law (NCGS I30A-I90) also requires that dogs and cats shall wear rabies tags at all times.
Owners found with animals that are not vaccinated against rabies will be given a 72-hour notice to have the animal vaccinated. Failure to comply may result in seizure of the animal by Animal Control in addition to civil penalties. Redemption will then not be permitted until all fines and fees are paid and the animal will be vaccinated at the shelter at the owner's expense.
It is also required by the authority of the Durham County Animal Control Ordinance that each person who owns maintains possesses a dog or cat that is kept housed or maintained in this county shall procure a license for each cat or dog. The owner of every dog or cat that is kept within the territorial boundaries of this county for more than thirty days shall register the Animal Control Division within the thirty days of bringing the animal into the county.
The annual licensing fee in Durham County for a spayed or neutered dog or cat is $10.00 annually. The licensing fee for all in tact animals is $75.00 annually. If you have your animal spayed or neutered you will need to send in proof of such with your licensing form and send a payment of $10.00 and the status of your animal will be changed.
Registration Form for Dogs and Cats [PDF] Senior citizens over the age of 65 are exempt from paying the Durham County licensing fee ONLY if their animal is spayed or neutered.
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