The reduced unaltered license is available to competition dogs and cats and working ranch dogs and does not allow the animal to breed. Any animal that is bred must have an unaltered license.

Competition Dogs

• The reduced unaltered license is available to owners whose animals are registered with a valid registry such as AKC, UKC or CFA and are actively showing or have competed during the previous 12 months, or the animal has achieved a titles from a purebred dog or cat registry.
• In the case where the animal has been recently purchased or has not competed due to its current age, a letter from the breeder of the animal stating that this animal is of show quality and was purchased with the intent to show and a copy of the animal's pedigree will meet requirements.
• Proof that an animal has competed in a show or event can consist of a cancelled check indicating entry fee paid or a photocopy of the entry catalog with the name of the owner, the animal name and the date of the show or the event.

Working Ranch Dogs

• Working Ranch dogs are defined as a dog that has been trained and is used to herd or guard livestock and the dog owner resides on or is the owner of property designated in the Sacramento County Zoning Code for agricultural use.
• Application for a working dog license can be in the form of a personal letter stating the address and zoning of the property and the training and use of dog.

How to Purchase

Purchase at the Shelter or by sending in the required information as indicated above. Contact the Shelter staff at CountyAnimalCare@SacCounty.net or at (916) 368-7387 #7 for more information.

Owners can purchase multi-year licenses (one, two, or three year) licenses if the rabies vaccinations are multi-year. The number of years on the license must equal the number of years on the rabies certificate. For example, if your animal received a two-year rabies shot, then a two-year license could be purchased. Contact your veterinarian for information on a multi-year rabies vaccinations.

Customers can fax their rabies certificate with their license number on the certificate to 916-875-5519 or email to CountyAnimalCare@SacCounty.net or send via mail. Be sure to include your license number or your certificate to expedite the process.

Reduced Unaltered License - $45.00