Why Do I Need to License My Pet?
Licensing for dogs and cats depends on where you live within Whatcom County. Please review the guidelines linked here for city-specific information, licensing prices and late fees, low-income and service dog waivers, and more.
In addition to being required by law, licensing and microchipping your dogs/cats are both great ways to provide information to shelter staff, animal control officers, and veterinary hospital staff. With this information, we are more likely to be able to quickly reunite you and your pet should they ever go missing or are brought in.
Please note: Effective January 1, 2012 the State of Washington requires that all dogs, cats, and ferrets must be vaccinated for rabies. The vaccination must be kept current. (WAC 246-100-197 (3)).
Whatcom Humane Society has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for residents. When you register your pet with Whatcom Humane Society, you will receive a unique license tag to attach to their collar.
Click Here to Complete Your Online License Form