Fees

Fees for Dog and Puppy Adoptions

6 years of age or older: $94
4 months to 6 years of age: $126
8 weeks to 4 months of age: $168

Adoption fee includes:

Microchip
Spay or neuter surgery
Flea and heartworm prevention
Dewormer
DHLPP and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines
Rabies vaccine (3 months+)
Heartworm testing
Free or discounted post-adoption health exam from a local veterinarian
Adoption packet with helpful post-adoption information and resources

Adoption fee does not include:

Dog license, required for all dogs 4 months and older

Visit our Adopt an Animal webpage.

Fees for Cat and Kitten Adoptions

6 years of age and older: $52.50
4 months to 6 years of age: $79
8 weeks to 4 months of age: $132

Adoption fee includes:

Microchip
Spay or neuter surgery
Flea prevention
Dewormer
FIV/Feline Leukemia test
FVRCP vaccines
Rabies vaccine (3 months+)
Free or discounted post-adoption health exam from a local veterinarian
Adoption packet with helpful post-adoption information and resources
Travel box

Visit our Adopt an Animal webpage.

Fees for Bunny and Small Animal Adoptions

Rabbit: $21.00
Includes spay or neuter surgery and travel box

Small Mammals, Hen/Rooster: $10.50
Includes travel box

Livestock, Reptiles, Birds, Fish, Exotic Animals: Fair market value

Visit our Adopt an Animal webpage.

Fee for a Cat License

The one-time fee for a cat license is $6.50 per cat.

Visit our License Your Cat webpage.

Fee for a Dog License

Altered Dog Fees

You must provide proof of spay/neuter.

One year license	$27
Senior Citizen (62+)	$13.50
Late Penalty	$42/year

Unaltered Dog Fees

One year license	$104
Senior Citizen (62+)	$104
Late Penalty	$42/year

Replacement License Tag Fee $6

To order a replacement tag, call the shelter at (707) 565-7100, or visit us at 1247 Century Court, Santa Rosa (near the airport), Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m.

Visit our License Your Dog webpage.

Fee to Microchip your Dog or Cat

Cat microchip: $20

Dog microchip: $20

Visit our Microchip Your Dog or Cat webpage.

Contact Information

Sonoma County Animal Services

Department of Health Services

County of Sonoma

Business Hours

Monday: *Dispatch Hours 8:00–5:30
Closed to public
Tuesday – Saturday: Adoption and Shelter Hours by Appointment Only
Phones 9:00AM to 5:30PM
*Dispatch Hours 8:00–5:30
Sunday: Closed

*Dispatch is unable to answer financial questions. For assistance regarding licensing, billing and collection proceedings, please call during our phone hours to speak with customer relations staff. Due to high call volumes, there may be long hold times; we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.