Dog Licenses
Any dog that is 4 months of age and is being kept within the boundaries of the County of Santa Cruz, State of Arizona for at least 30 consecutive days of each calendar year needs a county dog license.
A current rabies certificate good for at least a year must be provided to obtain a 1-year license. If the rabies certificate is good for less than a year, you may also obtain a license for the amount of months the rabies shot is good for (11 months, 10 months, etc.).
Obtain a License By Mail
A current rabies certificate must be mailed with a check or money order with the license fee plus .50 cents per animal for postage.
Mail the current certificate with check or money order to:
Santa Cruz County Animal Control Department
2150 N Congress Dr.
Nogales, Az 85621
Fees
| License - Altered (proof required) |
$12 |
| License - Unaltered |
$35 |
| License - Altered, Senior/Disabled (proof required) |
$8 |
License – Unaltered, Senior/Disabled (proof required)
|
$20 |
| Replacement License |
$7 |
License Transfer
|
$5 |
License Late Fee
|
$5 |
Impound Fees – 1st Offense
|
$25 |
| Impound Fees - 2nd Offense |
$50
|
Impound Fees – 3rd Offense and after
|
$75 |
Board (per day)
|
$10 |
| Animal Pick Up at Residence (owned) |
$30
|
Euthanasia
|
$35 |
| Disposal |
$10 |
Trap Rental (2 weeks)
|
$5 |
Report Request (per page)
|
$1 |
| Adoption* (dog or cat; includes Parvo / Distemper shot for dogs, RCP for cats) |
$10 |
| PetLink Microchip Implant |
$15 |
* Please note: Owner is responsible for cost of spay or neuter and rabies vaccination for adopted animals.
See pets available for adoption.