Walnut Animal Licensing Amnesty Program

Press release from the City of Walnut:

April 06, 2021

Because of the widespread economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many pet owners may have put off paying for their required annual pet licenses and incurred late fees. Beginning April 15, 2021, the City of Walnut, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC), is waiving late fees for residents renewing or buying a new license for their dog or cat through June 30, 2021. In addition to the late fee amnesty, DACC is happy to offer a free microchip (usually a cost of $7.50) for all pets licensed during this time. Microchipping is mandated in the City of Walnut and greatly increases the likelihood that your pet will be returned to you if lost. The free microchip offer is redeemable by appointment at any of the County’s seven animal care centers+.

If you are not certain if your pet’s license is current or not, you may access your pet’s record on the DACC website at https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/ or call (562) 345-0400 to inquire.

The City of Walnut and DACC care about you and your pet’s well-being and thank you for keeping your pet’s license and rabies vaccination current.

City of Walnut’s Licensing Rates

Altered Dog

*Senior (60 years +) Owned Altered Dog

**Military Veterans with Disabilities Altered Dog

Unaltered Cat

Altered Cat

Field Enforcement Fee

Penalty Fee

$72

$27

$9.50

$7.50

$10

$5

$40

WAIVED

Same as license fee

WAIVED

+ Residents must make an appointment online and provide proof of payment such as their paper receipt or screenshot of online receipt to redeem their microchip.

* Available senior rates if animal is Spayed or Neutered. Senior owner must be sixty (60) years of age.

** With submittal of required documentation.

For more information, please call Department of Animal Care and Control License Division at (562) 345-0400.

This press release was produced by the City of Walnut . The views expressed here are the author’s own.