2012 Pet License Tags
Animal Control
The City of DuPont contracts with the City of Lakewood for animal control. If you have animal control issues please call (253) 830-5010. For emergencies only (i.e. dog attack/ biting occurring at that moment), call 9-1-1.
Pierce County Humane Society no longer transports animals, however they do shelter lost pets. Contact Pierce County Humane Society at (253) 383-2733 to see if you pet is at the shelter.
For more information on household pets (DuPont Municipal Code, Title 7), please click here.
Pet Licensing
It is time to renew your pet license for 2012.
All 2012 pet licenses can be renewed through the City of DuPont. If you purchased a 2011 pet license from the City, courtesy renewal emails will be sent. If you would like a courtesy reminder for 2013, please supply your email address on the application. Please make sure all the infomation provided is written legible.
Residents can get their pet tag at City Hall, located in the Civic Center, at 1700 Civic Drive, DuPont (right off of Center Dr). We are open from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday.
All cats and dogs, three months of age or older, must be licensed by the City. All dogs and cats, three months of age or older, must be current on their vaccinations. Proof of vaccination must be presented at the time of licensing.
New residents have 30 days to license their cats or dogs, who are three months of age or older.
If your animal had a license, and you no longer have your pet, please contact City Hall at (253) 964-8121 to have your pet's name removed from our roster.
2012 Fee Schedule
Unaltered cats and dogs ………………................$60.00*
Spayed or neutered dogs..........………….............$20.00 (if a new pet license, proof of surgery & vaccinations required)
Spayed or neutered cats ....................................$12.00 (if a new pet license, proof of surgery & vaccinations required)
Pet Replacement Tag.........................................$ 5.00
Pet Licensing Late Fee (Licenses expire 12/31)....$10.00 (30-59 days)
$20.00 (60 + days)
*A dog or cat owner, presenting proof from a veterinarian that the animal's age or health status makes spay/neuter surgery inadvisable, may purchase a license at the fee for neutered /spayed animals.
Dog or cat owners who fail to comply with pet licensing are subject to a civil fine of $25.00.
