Pet license requirements and ordinances
Pet licenses are required in all areas of Larimer County. Depending on where you live and the type of animals you have, you may need to renew your license annually.
Fort Collins
- All cats and dogs four months and older must be licensed annually.
- Spayed or neutered: $15 per year
- Intact (not spayed or neutered): $50 per year
- Animals under one year of age: $15
- Senior citizen discount: If you are a senior age 62 and older and income qualified for City of Fort Collins services, please call 970-416-2350, as you are eligible for a license for each pet at no charge*. You must renew on an annual basis. The license fee will be paid by the City of Fort Collins. *If over 1 year of age, animal must be spayed/neutered to qualify for the discount.
- Goats must be licensed annually.
- Annual fee is $25 per goat (two goats required per ordinance). You must apply before acquiring goats.
- A one-time fee of $30 provides the required license for chicken and duck coops; license applies to all chickens and ducks within the coop.
- All goat, chicken, and duck enclosures must be inspected by Animal Protection & Control prior to licensing. Click here to learn more.
- Read the City of Fort Collins Pet License Ordinance.
Loveland
- All cats, dogs, pot-bellied pigs, or dwarf goats four months and older must be licensed annually.
- Spayed or neutered: $15 per year
- Intact (not spayed or neutered): $50 per year
- Senior citizen discount: If you are a senior age 62 and older and reside within Loveland city limits, you are eligible for a license for each pet at no charge*. To qualify for this license, please apply in person at 3501 E 71st Street, Loveland, CO, 80538, or mail us proof of your residence and date of birth. *Animals 1 year and older must be spayed/neutered to qualify for the discount.
- For more information regarding pet licensing as it pertains to the Loveland municipal code, please visit code sections 6.08.010-060 for Pet Licenses.
Unincorporated Larimer County
- Dogs four months and older must be licensed annually.
- Spayed or neutered: $15 per year
- Intact (not spayed or neutered): $50 per year
- Senior citizen discount: If you are a senior age 62 and older and income qualified for Larimer County services, please call 970-498-7683, as you are eligible for a license for each pet at no charge* The senior licensing application can also be found here. You must renew on an annual basis. The license fee will be paid by Larimer County. *If over 1 year of age, animal must be spayed/neutered to qualify for the discount
- We encourage the licensing of all cats for their safety.
- Optional cat license: $5 per year
- Read Larimer County Animal Regulations here.
Wellington
- All cats and dogs four months and older must be licensed annually.
- Spayed or neutered: $15 per year
- Intact (not spayed or neutered): $50 per year
- Animals under one year of age: $15
- More details and information can be found in the Town of Wellington Pet License Ordinance.
Timnath
- All cats and dogs four months and older must be licensed annually
- Spayed or neutered: $15 per year
- Intact (not spayed or neutered): $50 per year
- Animals under one year of age: $15
- More details and information can be found in the Town of Timnath Animal Licensing Ordinance
Berthoud, Estes Park, Johnstown, and Windsor
These areas have their own licensing programs for residents who live within the town limits. We recommend that you check with your town to determine what licensing requirements there may be. Please see contact information below for each jurisdiction.
Berthoud: 970-532-2643 (Berthoud Town Hall) or https://www.berthoud.org/1398/Pet-License
Estes Park: 970-586-4000 (Estes Park Police Department) or https://estespark.colorado.gov/dog-licenses
Johnstown: 970-587-4664 (Johnstown Town Hall) or https://johnstown.colorado.gov/licenses
Windsor: 970-674-2400 (Town Hall) or https://www.windsorgov.com/Faq.aspx?QID=104
LICENSE TAGS
Your cat or dog must wear the silver, round license tag and rabies tag at all times. If you lose your pet’s current license tag you can purchase a new one for $2.50. Please call us at 970-226-3647 ext. 2010 to request a replacement tag.
