Arvada, Colorado

Sec. 14-42. – Dog license required.

(a) A license is required for any dog over the age of four months, within 30 days of acquisition of said dog, or within 30 days of the owner moving into the city, whichever occurs last. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any such dog to fail to obtain such license.

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(e) License fees, including fees for renewal licenses, shall be set by the Foothills Animal Shelter Board of Directors. Fees shall be reduced for spayed or neutered dogs. Proof of spaying or neutering by a licensed veterinarian is required for a dog to qualify for the reduced license fee.

(1) A dog owner may request a reduced license fee if, for medical reasons, a dog cannot be vaccinated or spayed or neutered. Any dog owner making such a request must submit to the Foothills Animal Shelter or such agents as designated by the Foothills Animal Shelter an affidavit signed by a licensed veterinarian stating why the dog is unable to be vaccinated or spayed or neutered.