Far too many animals are never reunited with their owners when they get lost. Licensing your pet is a way to give your pet a better chance of getting home.
- Dog and cat licenses are due June 30 of each year.
- All dogs and cats in Kenton County are subject to licensing.
- Proof of current rabies vaccine is required to obtain a license.
Please download the license form (PDF). Complete form, print it and send it with your check payment to:
Kenton County Animal Shelter
1020 Mary Laidley Drive
Covington, KY 41017
A Kenton County Pet license can also be obtained Kenton County Building Fiscal Court Building:
303 Court Street
Covington, KY 41011
Phone: 859-392-1420
Renewals
You may renew your licenses at the animal shelter or at the Kenton County Fiscal Court Office.
Fees
License | Fee |
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Animal license, not spayed/neutered | $20 |
Animal license, spayed/neutered | $15 |
Animals microchipped, not spayed/neutered | $15 |
Animals microchipped and spayed/neutered | $10 |
Annual microchip renewal | $5 |
Vicious animal license | $50 |
Commercial animal establishment license | $75 |
Carriage horse business license | $75 |