Yuma County Animal Control

2200 West 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: (928) 341-8800

Phone: (928) 783-4427 To report animal complaints contact Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) Dispatch

Fax: (928) 341 – 8801
Office Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday

Hours of Operation:
8 am - 6 pm, Monday through Sunday 8 am - 4 pm, Holiday Hours

 

Dog Licensing
In accordance with Ordinance No. 2012-01, all dogs three (3) months of age or over, kept, harbored, or maintained in Yuma County for at least thirty consecutive days, must hold a valid license and be vaccinated against rabies.

Yuma County has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for residents. Your pet’s license now includes DocuPet’s free HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service and designer license tags with personalization options.

When you register your pet in Yuma County, you will receive a unique license tag to attach to their collar. Our new licensing process with DocuPet allows residents to select a standard license tag at no additional charge or upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colorful designer tag styles for an additional fee.

Each DocuPet tag, standard or designer, doubles as a pet’s official Yuma County license and comes equipped with the HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service, which relies on a dedicated full time dispatch staff and linked pet profiles to help get lost pets home quickly.

How To License
Pet owners may license their pet online by visiting yumacountyaz.docupet.com. The new, easy-to-use online licensing service provides a quick and seamless way to license your pet from the comfort of your own home.

Pet owners may also license by mail or over the phone by calling 1-877-239-6072.

License Fees
Sterilized Dog (1 year)     $15
Sterilized Dog (2 year)     $26
Sterilized Dog (3 year)     $37
Unsterilized Dog (1 year) $30
Unsterilized Dog (2 year) $55
Unsterilized Dog (3 year) $75

A valid rabies certificate is required to complete the licensing process. You must upload or present your certificates at time of purchase.

Below are the requirements for acceptable rabies vaccination documentation:

• Pet owner’s information
• Pet (dog) description and identifying information
• Vaccine manufacturer
• Vaccine serial number
• Date of vaccination
• Date the next vaccination is due
• Signature of a veterinarian licensed to practice in a U.S state or employed by a U.S governmental agency.
Please note: Signatures from veterinarians licensed in other countries, such as Mexico, are not accepted.


All licenses expire the day they were purchased, 1, 2, or 3 years in the future depending on the term of the license purchased, so long as the rabies vaccination remains valid for the duration of the chosen license. If your pet’s rabies vaccination expires prior to the selected license term, the license will expire on the rabies vaccination expiration date.

A spay/neuter certificate is required to qualify for the discounted rate.

Benefits of Licensing
Licensing your pet not only displays responsible pet ownership but it also helps fund local animal welfare initiatives in your community. In addition to your pet’s license, here are some benefits of your DocuPet online profile:

• Hundreds of unique and colorful designer tag styles to choose from or design your own tag style online
• With full access to HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service, upload recent photos of your pet and include important information that will help identify and retrieve them if they become lost
• Gain access to exclusive promotions and discounts
• Add additional pet guardians to your pet's profile
• Skip the trip and easily purchase or renew your pet's license from the comfort of home
• Upload important new documents for your pet by snapping a photo
• Easily view and download your pet’s license documentation
• Read up on exclusive pet-focused content
• Manage, or make changes to your account at any time including updating your contact information and making changes to pet details and status
• View your order status and history

Animal Control Mission

Protection of people and animals in Yuma County's unincorporated areas. Our primary objective to encourage licensing and reunite owners with pets whenever possible. In cases where officers can give warnings or educate violators to prevent future occurrences, the officer will spare an animal the distress of impoundment or reduced the possibility of further violations.

If you live in an incorporated City or Town, they have their own Animal Control programs, their contact information is listed at the bottom of this page.

Licensing and Kenneling

While enforcement duties will be addressed by County Animal Control, licensing and kenneling duties will continue to be addressed through the Humane Society of Yuma. We will continue to work closely with the Humane Society to increase education regarding licensing and vaccination of pets and to ensure a smooth transfer of enforcement responsibilities.

Yuma County Animal Control Ordinances
• Barking Dogs
• Dogs Running at Large
• Rabies License, Kennel and Impound Fees

Animal Control News
Humane Society of Yuma's 2021 Rabies Vaccination Clinic Schedule

Other Animal Control Agencies in Yuma County
City of Yuma Animal Control
City of San Luis Animal Control
Town of Wellton Animal Control (Police Department - (928) 785-4700)
City of Somerton

Helpful Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Dog Bites
Dog Safety for Kids
Humane Society of Yuma

 

 

 

Contact Information
Yuma County Public Health Services District
Animal Control Division
Dennis Owen, Animal Control Manager
2200 West 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: (928) 317-4550

Phone: (928) 783-4427 To report animal complaints contact Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) Dispatch
Fax: (928) 341 – 8801