Pet Licensing
Per Town of Shelby Ordinance 2.09, all dogs and cats that reside in the Town of Shelby must be licensed yearly by April 1st. Town Ordinance allows up to two (2) dogs per residence (up to four (4) with special permission from the Town Board). Town Ordinance does not limit the number of cats per residence. Licenses are for the calendar year and expire on December 31st.
To license online, email your rabies certificate to info@townofshelby.com, and click the payment link. Online payments for pet licenses will only be accepted through March 24th. A small convenience fee will apply per transaction.
To license by mail, send a copy of your pet’s current rabies certificate and any other applicable documentation, along with your check payable to Town of Shelby Treasurer to Town of Shelby, 2800 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601.
To license after hours at Town Hall, leave a copy of your pet’s current rabies certificate and any other applicable documentation, along with your check payable to Town of Shelby Treasurer in the Red Dropbox outside Town Hall. Your license tag will be mailed to the address on file unless a self-addressed and stamped envelope is included.
Pet License Fees
- Dog (Not-Spayed/Not-Neutered): $24.00
- Dog (Spayed/Neutered): $13.00
- Application to Exceed Two-Dog Limit: $10.00
- Puppy (Not-Spayed/Not-Neutered): $12.00
- Puppy (Spayed/Neutered): $6.50
- Cat (Spayed/Neutered or Not): $5.00
Town Hall will accept cash or check. Online payments accepted through March 24th (fees will apply). For questions, please call 608-788-1032.
Payments after March 31st will be accepted at La Crosse County Clerk’s Office. For questions, please call 608-785-9581.
Application to Exceed 2-Dog Limit | New Dog License Application
When do I need to purchase a license?
- Within 30 days of getting a cat or dog or within 30 days of becoming a resident of the Town of Shelby.
- New puppy or kitten licensing must be done as soon as they reach 5 months and have their rabies vaccine.
- Once a cat or dog has been licensed in the Town, they must be licensed annually no later than April 1st. ($25.00 late fee per dog assessed by La Crosse County after April 1st)
What do I need to purchase a license?
- Driver’s License or valid I.D.
- Current Rabies Certificate
- Payment
- Proof of Spay/Neuter (if not noted on Rabies Certificate)
Half Price Puppy License
- Owners are charged half the fee amount only if the puppy to be licensed reaches 5 months of age after July 1 of the license year.
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