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Why did I receive this notice?

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Why am I being billed when I have a current license?

There may be several reasons why you received a bill when you have a current license. We're happy to help with your account information - please fill out this form to begin the process.

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When will I get my license tag?

The metal license tag is permanently assigned to your dog, and you will not receive a new tag during the renewal process unless requested. If you have lost your tag or it has become unreadable, please request a replacement tag when you mail your renewal, and a new tag will be mailed with your license registration. Otherwise, a receipt only will be mailed.

We will mail your tag and license receipt within 10 business days from the day we receive your completed license application and payment. Please allow an additional 3-5 business days to receive your tag or receipt in the mail. If we have not received correct payment or proper documentation you will be notified via mail and the processing of your license will be delayed.

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How do I get a replacement tag?

You may obtain a replacement tag by sending a check or money order payable to “Eagle County Animal Services" in the amount of $5.00 to the mailing address below. Please do not send cash. You may include either a copy of your prior license receipt or a note to designate the dog for which you are purchasing a replacement tag. If you need assistance, you may call customer service toll-free at 1-855-585-8156.

If you are renewing your dog's license, please indicate that a replacement tag is needed on the renewal form. The replacement tag fee is not required if you are requesting the tag at the time of renewal.

Eagle County Dog Licensing
c/o PetData
PO Box 141929
Irving, TX 75014-1929

Only one license tag can be active at one time. Requests for multiple tags for the same animal cannot be fulfilled.

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Can I transfer a license?

A license may not be transferred to a new owner or a different dog. A new license must be purchased.

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Can I obtain a refund?

A refund may be available if a duplicate payment was made for the same dog and the same license term. Be sure to include the dog’s current license tag number if it is available, and as much information as possible regarding your payments.

To request a refund, please send your request in writing or via email to Customer Service.

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How long is this license valid?

Licenses are valid for 1, 2 or 3 years from initial purchase date depending on the term purchased, but cannot exceed the rabies vaccination expiration date.

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Where is the local animal shelter?

Eagle County Animal Shelter and Services, 1400 Fairgrounds Road, Eagle, CO 81631

To report stray animals or for questions unrelated to licensing, please call Animal Shelter and Services at 970-328-3647.

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I have found a pet: what should I do?

Sheltering of strays for Eagle County is provided by Eagle County Animal Shelter and Services.

If the dog that you have found is wearing an Eagle County license tag, you may look up the tag online or call 970-328-3647 for assistance.

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I have lost a pet: what should I do?

If an Animal Services Officer finds your dog, and your dog is wearing a current license tag on its collar, Animal Services will contact you. If another citizen finds your dog with its license tag, they may use the tag number to contact you through our online tag search or by calling the phone number on the license tag.

If your dog has been lost, Animal Services recommends that you visit their website to submit a Lost Pet Report, and also check the website regularly to see what animals that have been brought to the shelter. Sheltering of strays for Eagle County is provided by Eagle County Animal Shelter and Services. You may contact them at 970-328-3647 regarding your dog.

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Why should I license?

The primary reason is to prevent the spreading of rabies. Rabies is a constant health threat, and rabies vaccinations are good for your pet’s health. Did you know that rabies is 100% fatal for humans if not treated properly? Animal licensing helps the City monitor compliance with local and state rabies vaccination laws.

Licensing also helps Animal Control identify family pets, should an animal become lost. The fees from licensing are used to care for animals at the City shelters and investigate complaints about stray animals, among other services. Other goals of animal licensing are to promote responsible pet ownership and to reduce the tragedies associated with lost pets and pet overpopulation.

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What are the licensing requirements?

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs 4 months of age and older and residing more than 30 days in either unincorporated Eagle County or an incorporated town other than Basalt must have a current rabies vaccination and are required to be licensed with Eagle County.

For more information on the animal laws for unincorporated Eagle County or for the incorporated towns in Eagle County, go to Eagle County Animal Laws.

Due Date

If you are licensing for the first time, you must purchase a license within 30 days of obtaining a dog over the age of 4 months or within 30 days of moving into Eagle County or obtaining the dog. Renewal licenses are due upon expiration of the prior license.

License Term

Licenses are valid for 1, 2 or 3 years from initial purchase date depending on the term purchased, but cannot exceed the rabies vaccination expiration date.

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Who is PetData?

PetData, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, provides animal licensing services for municipalities and animal welfare agencies throughout the United States. The company, a member of the National Animal Control Association, has been in business since 1994. PetData’s goals are to increase animal licensing, to reduce animal euthanasia, to educate the community, and to help solve animal control problems.
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Does PetData sell information?

We at PetData consider the privacy of our clients to be of paramount importance. PetData has never sold information or data to any third-party. PetData does not use any personally identifiable data collected for any purpose other than for those purposes as required by client contracts.

We do not respond to requests for information from non-client individuals or corporations, nor do we release information without the express written consent of our clients. PetData does not and will not share or sell client data with any other parties or make client data publicly available unless authorized by the client or required under a legal subpoena. All data belongs to our clients, and PetData serves only as a custodian for client-owned data.

Groups or individuals requesting data should contact their City or County directly as PetData will only release data to our contracted clients.

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