The Athens-Clarke County Government Animal Services Department is seeking community input on a pet licensing program for furry friends living in and around the Classic City.
The program would require residents to register their pet and their pet’s vaccination status for a 1-3 year period. Owners could provide additional information with registration such as their pet’s medical conditions, microchip information, and other data that would assist residents or Animal Services in identifying and returning pets to their owners. Registration would require a fee, although some discounts and incentives would be proposed.
The program would also help better understand the number of pets in the community, assist in covering some of the costs for the Animal Services Department, and provide data for future animal-related community programs.
To learn more about the proposed program and share feedback, visit www.accgov.com/animalservices.
