Animal Control Ordinances and Fees

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Amador County Animal Control has many ordinances regarding the care and control of domestic animals within its jurisdiction. In the link below you will find all ordinances dealing with animals under Title 8.

 http://www.codepublishing.com/CA/amadorcounty.html

Amador County Animal Control charges fees for animals that are impounded. These fees must be paid in full prior to reclaiming an animal. The owner of the animal must show proof of ownership and have identification. The fees charged are set by the Amador County Board of Supervisors and are listed below.

   

ADOPTION FEES
    On 15th day fee after being made available, adoption fee drops
Dogs
    $85 (conditional reduced fee $42*)
Cats
    $50 (conditional reduced fee $20*)
 Cats  (2 adopted together)     $85
Other animals
    50% of Value
  Senior for Senior Adoption      $0**
Microchip (mandatory)
    $15****
Highly Adoptable Breed Dogs      $300
IMPOUND FEES
    DOG, CAT AND OTHER SMALL ANIMALS
  First
    $25
  Second  (within one year)
    $100
  Third  (within one year)
    $200
      HORSES, CATTLE and OTHERS OVER 200 LBS.
  First
    $40
  Second  (within one year)
    $60
  Third  (within one year)
    $100
BOARD PER DAY
    FOOD AND CARE
Dogs, cats other small animals
    $15
Horses, donkeys, mule, cattle
    $20
Dangerous/bite/quarantine
    $25
Dangerous livestock
    $40
Special housing/care requirements
    actual cost
HAULING FEES
   
Livestock trailer use
    $45
DOG LICENSING FEES
    U=Unaltered***, A=Altered, S=Senior (65 or over)if dog is altered
One year
    U=$40, A=$12, S=$6
Two year
    U=$80, A=$20, S=$10
Three year
    U=$120, A=$30, S=$15
Replacement tag
    $5
 Licensing Reduced Unaltered (working ranch/show)     $30 per year
Breeders license
    $50
Delinquent Breeders license
    $20
Delinquent Rabies vaccination (refundable within 7 days)
    $20
Kennel license (non-commercial) annual
    $50
Kennel license (commercial) annual
    $100
Potentially Dangerous Dog  (PDD)      $250
 Vicious Dog (VD)     $500
PDD/VD renewal      $80
NONSPAYED/UNNEUTERED AT LARGE FINE      per 8.16.030c
1st Impound      $35
2nd Impound     $50
3rd Impound      $150
 OWNER SURRENDER FEES  
 Owner Surrender Fee     $30
 Owner Surrender Fee with litter     $50
LABOR
    ANIMAL CONTROL STAFF
Daytime per hour
    $45
Overtime per hour
    $67.50
EUTHANASIA
   
Less than 50 LBS
    $80
More than 50 LBS
    $95
Veterinary Fee
    actual cost
Dead animal disposal
    $15
TRAP FEES
    Deposit is forfeited if trap is lost or damaged
Cat Trap Deposit
    $75
Dog Trap Deposit
    $200
Daily Trap Rental per day (after 1st day)
    $2.50
Chemical Capture (drug and labor)
    actual cost
UNALTERED DOG CITATION***
    OVER 4 MONTHS OF AGE
1st impound
    $35
2nd impound
    $50
3rd impound
    $150

 

* The reduced adoption fee applies: 1) to any animal that has been adoptable for 15 days or longer; 2) at special events at the shelter up to six times each year; 3) when the Animal Control Director determines it necessary to reduce shelter population when there are more than 20 dogs or 40 cats in the shelter

** The Senior for Seniors adoption program will provide a one-time free adoption of a dog or cat that is five years or older to a senior citizen (65 years or older)

*** The nonspayed/unneutered fine may be refunded if the animal is spayed/neutered within 30 days of redemption

**** The microchipping fee will adjust with the actual cost of the microchip plus the cost of staff time