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Licenses

PET LICENSES

Tuxedo Cat with TagsThe City of Aurora requires that all cats and dogs, over 6 months of age, be current on their rabies vaccines and licensed through the Aurora Animal Shelter. Once your pet has been licensed, the shelter will provide you a license tag to be hung on your pet's collar. Per city ordinance, both the city license and rabies tag must always be worn. The city license is also a great tool to reunite you with your pet if they get lost. 


Licenses can be purchased the following ways:

- Onlinecan take up to 20 business days to process and receive
- In person by visiting the shelter during normal business hours. (M-F 10:30a - 5p, Sat 10:30a - 4p, CLOSED Tuesdays and Sundays)
- By mail - 15750 E 32nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011 (Make checks payable to: Aurora Animal Shelter)

 

PURCHASING OR RENEWING A PET LICENSE
**The original metal tag issued is valid for a lifetime** 
(If lost, please request a replacement in shelter or through the online purchase)
Before you begin the process of purchasing or renewing a pet license, a Current Rabies Certificate is Required. Expired rabies certificates will not be accepted. The rabies certificate can be sent one of the following ways:

  • In person or by mail - A copy of your rabies certificate will be needed to purchase or renew
    • Please mail to 15750 E 32nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011. 
  • Online - Upload your rabies certificate with your application or email to [email protected]. PDF or JPEG file onlyReminder: This method can take up to 20 business days to process.

LICENSE FEES

License fees are nonrefundable.

ANIMALS THAT ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED
  • 1 - Year Cat or Dog License - - $15
  • 3 - Year Cat or Dog License - - $40
  • 50% discount for residents 65 or older (proof of age is required)
ANIMALS THAT ARE NOT SPAYED/NEUTERED
  • 1 - Year Cat or Dog License - - $50
  • 3 - Year Cat or Dog License - - $150
  • No license discount available for animals that are not spayed or neutered
PURCHASING A REPLACEMENT TAG

If your pet's tag is lost or damaged you can get a replacement tag. Replacement tags can be purchased for $2.00. Purchasing a replacement tag does NOT renew a license. The replacement tag will have a different license number on it than the previous tag but will have the same expiration date.

To get a replacement tag, you can purchase one online at Purchase Replacement Tag or you can send a check payable to Aurora Animal Shelter and mail it to 15750 E. 32nd Ave., Aurora CO 80011. Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, Person ID and pet's name.



AN ANIMAL NO LONGER IN YOUR CARE

If you have received a renewal reminder for a deceased pet or a pet that is no longer is your care, please email [email protected] and we will update our records.

PARTICIPATING VETERINARY CLINICS

The following Aurora veterinary clinics make it easy to get your pet vaccinated and licensed at the same time:


Rising Sun Animal Care
 Happy Tails Veterinary Center Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Deanna Miller Dr. Ali Shekarchian  18325 E. Girard Ave.
100 Spruce St. #100 24500 E. Smoky Hill Road Unit A      303.699.1600
303.577-0195 303.222.7777
     
Animal Care Center of Aurora Mission Viejo Vet Hospital 

 18511 E. Hampden Ave.     Dr. Bruce Louderback

Suite 104 15470 E. Hampden Ave.
303.693.6640 303.693.1082
     

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