{"id":19795,"date":"2017-12-19T17:05:27","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T01:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www2.cityofgardena.org\/?p=19795"},"modified":"2025-07-10T11:29:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:29:13","slug":"pet-licensing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/es\/pet-licensing\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Licensing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>PET LICENSING REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong>Did you know all dog owners are required to license their pet?<\/strong><br \/>\nPer Chapter 6.02 of the Gardena Municipal Code every dog owner must register their animal(s).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cityofgardena.docupet.com\/en_US\/licensing\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pet Licensing Application<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalcare.lacounty.gov\/vaccinations\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Vaccinations<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why is this required?<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is important to license your dog(s) in order to prevent the spread of rabies or other disease outbreaks in our City.\u00a0Having a license can also help to return your lost pet(s) to their owner quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, it is state and local law to license our furry friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I obtain a license?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The City of Gardena has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for residents.<\/p>\n<p>When you register your pet, you will receive a unique license tag to attach to their collar. The new licensing process with DocuPet allows residents to select a standard license tag at no additional charge or upgrade to one of DocuPet\u2019s colorful designer tag styles for an additional fee.<\/p>\n<p>Residents can easily license their pets online at <a href=\"http:\/\/cityofgardena.docupet.com\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>cityofgardena.docupet.com<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, or in person at the location listed below. Alternatively, residents can also license their pets by mail by submitting a completed application form, which is available online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information, please contact the Pet Licensing Services at <a href=\"tel:8772396072\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(877) 239-6072<\/span><\/a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:animalcontrol@cityofgardena.org\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">animalcontrol@cityofgardena.org<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d button-large button-blue fusion-button-blue button-1 fusion-button-default-span \" style=\"--button_text_transform:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cityofgardena.docupet.com\/en_US\/licensing\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Online Licensing<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"table-2\">\n<p><strong>How much is it to license my dog?<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\" width=\"25%\"><strong>Dog License Fees<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\" width=\"25%\"><strong>1 Year License<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\" width=\"25%\"><strong>3 Year License<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\" width=\"25%\"><strong>Other Fees \/ Late Fee<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Spayed or Neutered<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">$25.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">$60.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">(30 Days Past Due) &#8211; $25.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Unaltered<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">$60.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">$180.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">(30 Days Past Due) &#8211; $25.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Senior Owner (60+) Altered Pets Only<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">$7.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">$22.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">(30 Days Past Due) &#8211; $25.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:15px;\"><p>Discounted license fees are available for senior citizens (age 60 or older). Seniors must submit proof of age (official government-issued identification).<\/p>\n<p><strong>For questions please contact Code Enforcement <a href=\"tel:3102176184\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(310) 217-6184<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"tel:3102176171\">(<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">310) 217-6171<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><a 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