We did it!
Please join us at Petfest to as we thank you, our community and supporters, and celebrate the arrival of our new Adoption Waggin’
Boone Woods – June 27, 2010 – 2:00 pm
Dog License Expiration Extended
Individual dog licenses will be extended to January 31st.
Since the inception of the Kentucky Dog Laws in the mid–1950s, dog owners in Boone County have renewed their dog’s license tag on or before June 30th of each year. That will change this year in Boone County. The expiration date of all current Boone County dog licenses is being extended to January 31st in an effort to balance the shelter?s work load.
Activities in general, increase with warmer weather and this includes animal activity. The shelter experiences heightened demands for service across the board, from animals running at large and dog bites to adoptions and shelter tours. There is an opposite effect during colder weather so activities slow down.
Why does your dog need a license?
There are several reasons; first, a license clearly establishes ownership. Second, any stray animal brought to the shelter with identification automatically has their holding period extended from five (5) days to fourteen (14) days. And, finally, if your dog has a license and someone over 18 is home to accept responsibility, your dog will get a ride home.
Individual dog licenses will be extended by seven (7) months to January 31st. Commercial Animal Establishments, such as boarding and breeding kennels, pet shops, and other animal related businesses will continue being renewed each year on June 30th due to ordinance requirements. Licenses are available are the animal shelter during normal business hours and at participating veterinary offices. Applications are also available online at www.boonecountyky.org/bcas. For any questions, contact Boone County Animal Care and Control at 859–586–5285.
Looking for a new best friend?
Boone County Animal Care & Control is the primary sheltering and enforcement agency for Boone County, Kentucky.
The Boone County Animal Shelter was established by Boone County Fiscal Court in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statues. Its mission is to provide services which safeguard the public health and safety, to humanely house and care for the animals in its charge, to protect the animals of the community from abuse and neglect and to provide its citizens with information concerning responsible ownership.
This web site is designed to help us serve the citizens and animals of our community. You may obtain information on animal adoption, licensing, laws, animal control programs and up coming events.
If you have specific questions, you may contact us through the phone number or email address listed below.
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