**MUST BE PAID SEPARATELY FROM PROPERTY TAXES AND UTILITY BILLS
Dog Licenses
Current rabies vaccination certificate is required in order to receive a license.
Not Spayed or Neutered:$24.00
Spayed or Neutered: $13.00 (Proof of spaying or neutering is required.)
Puppies: If your puppy was born after February 1st (of the licensing year), the fee is $12.00. If the puppy has been spayed or neutered the fee is $6.50.
Annually, dog license renewals are due January 1st. After April 1st, a fine is assessed and licenses must be renewed at the La Crosse County Clerk's office (608-785-9581).
There is town limit of 2 dogs per household, however a special exception permit to have 3 dogs can be approved by the Town Board.
Town of Shelby's 3rd Dog Application, to keep a 3rd dog has a $5.00 application fee (in addition to license fee).
Application must be submitted and approved at a Town Board meeting.
Cat Licenses
Cat licenses are not a La Crosse County license and are issued by Town of Shelby. The license fee is $5.00 fee per cat. A current rabies vaccination certificate is required.
To make an online dog or cat license payment:
https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/plc/a002bb
***Credit cards are processed through a 3rd party, AllPaid/GovPay. The Town is not charging or collecting the processing fee. The fees are charged by AllPaid/GovPay and will vary based on the amount processed.
To avoid extra fees you are welcome to send a payment by mail, or use the drop box at the Town Hall.
If you are paying online, please either drop off your pet's rabies certificate or email it to info@townofshelby.com
Pets
3rd Dog Application
Pet License Application