What does registration mean?
All owners will have a City License Certificate and annual Rabies Certificate
All animals will be tagged - either wearing a collar with a City Tag or Micro-chipped
Are there any exemptions?
Yes. No penalty charge will be assessed if a person delivers an injured or ill animal to a licensed Vet for treatment so long as the animal is then registered
How much does registration cost?
$8 annually for spayed or neutered animals
$16 annually for all others
Free of Charge for animals used as Guide Animals for the Deaf or Blind
When does this take effect?
January 31st, 2007
Where do I register?
Alexandria Animal Shelter
200 Animal Shelter Rd.
(Behind the Farmer's Market on 3rd St)
473-1229 or 473-1228 - www.coaas.org Or ASK YOUR VETERINARIAN
Why is registration mandatory for all?
Encourages responsible pet ownership
Accurately track animal population in the City of Alexandria
Encourages spaying/neutering
Aids in the return of lost pets
Identifies owners of at-large or dangerous animals
Identifies and discourages illegal breeding farms
What are the penalties for failure to register?
Misdemeanor
Fines up to $500, Imprisonment of up to sixty (60) days, or both
*If a dog is determined by the City of Alexandria to be vicious, based on behavior, not breed, then there are insurance and additional registration requirements
