Fees & Fines
License Fees - a Tag is Lost Pet's Ticket Home
| Dog & Cat Registration | 1 year | 3 year | Seniors 60 and Over/First Responders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spay/neutered & Microchipped | $5 | $10 | FREE |
| Spay/neutered | $20 | $40 | $10 |
| Intact | $75 | $150 | $50 |
| Service dog | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Replacement tag | $1 | $1 | FREE |
*Per Chapter 9 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, service dog definition is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Only dogs may be considered service animals. The dog must be trained to take a specific action when needed to assist the person with a disability in accordance with the ADA. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort are not considered service animals.
Adoption Fees
| Adoption Fees | |
|---|---|
| Kitten (under 6 months old) | $125 (Two kittens for $200) |
| Cat (6 months – 6 years old) | $75 (Bonded pair of cats $100) |
| Senior Cat (7 years of age or older) | $50 (Bonded pair of senior cats $50) |
| Puppy (under 6 months old) | $200 |
| Dog (6 months – 6 years old) | $150 (Bonded pair of dogs $150) |
| Senior Dog (7 years of age of older) | $100 (Bonded pair of senior dogs $100) |
| Ferret, rabbit, parrot | $50 |
| Guinea pig, rats, cockatiel, medium bird | $25 |
| Hamster, gerbil, mouse, small bird | $15 |
| All other animals | Varies, Amount to be determined by the City |
Reclaim Fees
| Reclaim Fees | |
|---|---|
| First reclaim | $50 |
| Second reclaim | $75 |
| Third reclaim | $100 |
| Fourth reclaim | $250 |
| Fifth or subsequent reclaim | $500 |
| Board per day | $15 |
| Afterhours pick up by an officer | $50 |
Microchipping
| Microchipping | |
|---|---|
| Microchip | $15 |
| Seniors 60 and Over/First Responders | FREE |
Surrender
| Surrender | |
|---|---|
| Spayed/neutered cat or dog—Aurora resident | $50 |
| Intact cat or dog—Aurora resident | $75 |
| Spayed/neutered cat or dog—Outside Aurora city limits | $100 |
| Intact cat or dog—Outside Aurora city limits | $150 |
| Litters (including nursing mom) | $15 |
| Small pet—Aurora resident | $50 |
Permits
| Permits | |
|---|---|
| Additional pet permit | $25 |
| Breeder permit | $100 annually |
| Foster permit | $25 |
Citations
| Citations | 1st offense | 2nd offense | 3rd or more offense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation for Pet Stores and Animal-Related Businesses, Cruelty, Animals Used for Entertainment | $500 | $1,000 | $2,50 |
| Violation for Bite/Attack, Dangerous Animals, Dog Barking/Excessive Noise, Abandonment or Humane Care | $2,50 | $500 | $1,000 |
| All other violations | $100 | $2,50 | $500 |
Field Services
| Field Services | |
|---|---|
| Pick up of owned animal | $50 ($10 for each additional animal) |
| Trap deposit | $50 |
Humane Euthanasia & Disposal
| Humane Euthanasia & Disposal | |
|---|---|
| Disposal—Aurora resident | $25 |
| Disposal—Outside Aurora city limits | $50 |
| Humane euthanasia | $50 |
Rabies Observation
| Rabies Observation | |
|---|---|
| Two veterinary examinations | $100/exam |
| 10 day quarantine cat (per day) | $20 |
| 10 day quarantine dog (per day) | $30 |
| Specimen Submission | Varies |