NEWS RELEASE
CHIPPEWA COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER
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Chippewa County dog owners still in need of a dog license should plan to purchase the license before February 28, 2023 in order to avoid a fee increase.
Licenses can be purchased through the Chippewa County Animal Control Shelter located at 3660 S. Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. Marie until February 28 th or at the Chippewa County Finance Office until February 28th. Or you can go to www.chippewacountymi.gov to print off and mail in the renewal.
State law requires that all dogs be licensed annually. Individual dog licenses can be purchased at a cost of $10.00 for spayed and neutered or $25.00 for those that not spayed or neutered through Tuesday, February 28. Those fees double to $20.00 and $50.00, on March 1.
Three-Year License Available:
The County offers a three-year license too; if your pets rabies vaccination runs through 2026, you are eligible this year; you will need to want until your rabies and licenses match up; for the three-year option. Go to www.chippewacountymi.gov to print off the renewal.
Why license your dog?
It is the law. (1) Michigan law states that all dogs over 4 months of age must be licensed. It shows that you care about your dog. To purchase a dog license your dog
must have a current rabies vaccination. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals including humans. (2) To get your pet home safely; we provide a list to Central Dispatch to help callers and the local police agencies help get your pet home.
Contact the Chippewa County Animal Control Shelter at (906) 632-2519 for any additional questions.
