HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – How much is that doggie in the window and more importantly what is his name? Ottawa County knows.
The Treasurer’s Office has compiled a list of the top dog names for 2016:
- Bella
- Max
- Lucy
- Charlie
- Sadie
- Buddy
- Molly
- Bailey
- Sophie
- Maggie & Daisy (tied)
Michigan law requires that all dogs have a current county license with the tag displayed., Less than half of all dogs in the county are licensed though.
Not only are the owners of an unlicensed pet at risk for a citation, the shelter will require the owner to pay a redemption fee of $50-$190. Additional fees could be added to the redemption fee for boarding, vaccines and vet services. If an owner is not identified, the animal may be put up for adoption in just four days.
A three-year dog license can cost as little as $25. Having dogs licensed and the tags displayed is best for the owner, the dog and the community.
Dogs must be licensed at four months of age and in Ottawa County dog licenses can be purchased any time, but are issued to expire the month of the dogs’ rabies vaccination. New licenses are available for either one or three years and will expire in the month of the rabies vaccination.
You can purchase a dog license online, by mail or in person at the Ottawa County Treasurer’s Office. A list is available online for townships, city offices and veterinarian offices where licenses may be purchased.
Prices for animal licenses:
- Male/Female one year: $25
- Spayed/Neutered one year: $10
- Male/Female three years: $70
- Spayed/Neutered three years: $25
- Puppy 4-7 months of age: $10
- Service Dogs: no charge
The fees collected from dog licensing support the Harbor Humane Society which serves as the County’s animal shelter and Ottawa County Animal Control Officers.
