Dearborn, Michigan

Sec. 4-23. – License required; number of dogs allowed. 

(a)   License required. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, possess, keep or harbor a dog six (6) months old and over within the limits of the city without first having obtained a license therefor from the city clerk, and without first fully complying with all the provisions of this article and any and all rules and regulations promulgated and established by the health officer of the city relative to the keeping or harboring of dogs; provided, however, that all persons moving into, with the intention of permanently establishing their residence within, the corporate limits of the city and owning, keeping, harboring or possessing any dog or dogs six (6) months old and over shall apply forthwith to the city clerk for a dog license if the animal has not been licensed for the current year elsewhere in the state. If such animal has been thus licensed, such owner shall register such animal with the city clerk.

(b)   Application. The application for a license under this article shall be made with the city clerk unless otherwise indicated, and shall be accompanied with proof that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies by a valid certificate of vaccination for rabies signed by an accredited and licensed veterinarian, and payment of a nonrefundable fee identified in section 12-6 of the Code of Ordinances based on the type of license and whether the dog is sterilized and microchipped.

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(3)   Fee reduction with proof of sterilization and microchipping. If the applicant provides proof that their dog has been sterilized or microchipped at the time of application, the reduced nonrefundable fees identified in section 12-6 will be applied.

(4)   Sterilization or sterilized. As used in this subsection, the terms “sterilization” or “sterilized” shall mean a dog that is spayed or neutered.