— from Milene Henley —
Bungie, a female golden retriever owned by Roy Kight of Friday Harbor, received honorary license number #0001 to kick off San Juan County’s 2016 dog licensing season.
All dogs in San Juan County and the Town of Friday Harbor are required to be licensed annually. The Auditor’s Office and several other vendors around the County will begin selling 2016 tags on Monday, November 23. This year’s tag is a red bone shape.
Each time a dog is licensed within the county, the shelter from that dog’s island receives $2. Dog licensing fees also provide restitution for livestock owners whose animals are killed by roaming dogs, a tragedy which occurs too frequently in San Juan County.
Dog licenses cost $12 annually for spayed or neutered dogs. $30 is the licensing fee for “natural” dogs. You can also add a photo of your dog for just $5. Dog photos assist in identifying lost dogs, as well as showing everyone how adorable your dog is.
Orcas Island residents can buy or renew tags at Eastsound Kennels, Pawki’s Pet Store, and the Orcas Animal Protection Society.
Lopez licensing agents are Sunset Building Supply, Ark Vet, and the Lopez Animal Protection Society.
San Juan Island dogs can get licenses at the Auditor’s office at the courthouse, Harbor Vet, and the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Please call (360) 378-2161 with any questions about dog licensing.
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