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Originally published Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM

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Lack of pet license to carry $75 fine

Starting April 1, dog and cat owners in unincorporated King County who fail to license their pets could face a $75 fine.

King County

Starting April 1, dog and cat owners in unincorporated King County who fail to license their pets could face a $75 fine.

The county's Records and Licensing Services Division says it wants to maintain a record to improve chances of returning lost pets to their owners and at the same time to cut down the county's costs for sheltering lost pets.

Licensed pets are easier to reunite with their owners, the county says. The annual pet-license fee for a spayed or neutered pet is $30; the annual license fee for an unaltered pet is $90. Some discounts are available for young pets and for senior owners.

Licenses can be purchased online, by mail, and at grocery stores, veterinarians and animal shelters.

For a list of outlets: www.kingcounty.gov/pets.

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It is none of the government's business what kind of dog or cat I own. I refuse to license my pet for that very reason. It's called...  Posted on March 12, 2009 at 7:59 AM by SheWhoIsTaxed. Jump to comment
love that civil disobedience comment. I'm of the same thought! It's about the money. My wife and I have cats, not kids. It would be...  Posted on March 12, 2009 at 8:07 AM by mochacatdude8. Jump to comment
I foster cats for Seattle Animal Shelter, which means I have two cats currently without licenses in my house. All have been microchipped, which is...  Posted on March 12, 2009 at 8:17 AM by Gnwwolf. Jump to comment

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