FEE SCHEDULE
Licensing Fees
- Unaltered dog: $20.00
- Altered dog (spayed/neutered): $8.00
- Senior citizen (60 and older): $8.00
- Replacement license tag: $5.00
- Renewal late penalty (30 days overdue): $10.00
Note: Licenses are renewed annually.
Microchip
- Microchip implant: $12.00 (free for Washoe County residents)
- Local microchip registration (with Washoe County Animal Services): Free
Redemption Fees for Dogs
- 1st Impound: $34.00
- 2nd Impound: $50.00
- 3rd Impound: $100.00
- Daily Impound Board Fee: $9.00 per day
- Dog Licensing Fee (unless dog has a current Washoe County license)
Redemption Fees for Female Dogs in Season
- 1st Impound (female in season): $72.00
- 2nd Impound (female in season): $95.00
Redemption Fees for Cats
- Impound: $28.00
- Daily board fee: $4.00 per day
- Cardboard cat carrier: $5.00
Redemption Fees for Livestock
- Impound: $45.00
- Daily board fee: $11.00 per day
- $25 hauling fee if livestock was trailered to the shelter
Redemption Fees for Other Small Animals
- No impound fee
- Daily board fee: $4.00 per day
If your pet has been impounded for any reason, a daily board fee will apply.
Other Fees for Washoe County Pet Owners:
Quarantine Fees for Bite Animals (certain conditions apply)
- Daily board fee: $10.00 per day
- ADL specimen fee: $50.00 each
Animal Disposal
$10.00 - (dogs, cats, and smaller pets only)
A receipt will be provided with every transaction.
Types of payments accepted: cash, checks, money orders, cashier's checks, and credit cards.
Please note that a non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee of $25.00 will be charged for a returned check.