On March 2nd, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a Dog License Amnesty program to offer pet owners a break from being collared with late and back fees for unlicensed dogs. During April 1st to May 15th, owners will be able to renew their expired licenses or obtain new licenses with no worry of extra charges.
This program will be offered to dog owners living in the 17 cities, including the City of Cypress, and unincorporated areas served by OC Animal Care. Not only will this program help relieve some of the burden on pocketbooks; it will also help more animals find their way back home if they are lost. By placing a license tag on their dog, owners will help OC Animal Care get in touch with them if their pet is brought into the shelter.
OC Animal Care urges dog owners to take advantage of this special opportunity if a license is past due or had never been purchased. Licenses can be purchased in-person at OC Animal Care, by mail to Attn: Licensing, 561 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868 or online at www.ocpetinfo.com. A current rabies vaccination is required to license a pet.
If a pet is spayed or neutered, owners will receive a discount on the license fee with proof of sterility. If an owner wants to take advantage of this special discount, but they do not have an altered pet, OC Animal Care will allow them to pay the discounted rate during the amnesty period. These owners will then be required to submit proof of sterility within two weeks of licensing. For more information regarding this program, please contact OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848.
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Andrew J. Tse
Administrative Services Manager
City of Cypress
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
