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Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc.

Postal 301 Stockholm Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230
410 - 396 - 4695

Shelter Hours:
Monday - Friday: 12:30pm to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 4pm
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Pet Licenses and Kennel Permits

How to Apply for a Pet License

Baltimore City Animal Control has some guidelines regarding how to apply for dog and cat licenses. This information is most likely to be current.

Pet License Fees

  • $30.00 - without proof of spay/neuter
  • $10.00 - with proof of spay/neuter
  • $15.00 - owner over 65 years of age without proof of spay/neuter
  • $5.00 - owner over 65 years of age with proof of spay/neuter
  • $1.00 - replacement of lost license
  • No fee - assistance dog
  • Multi-pet Permits:

    $80.00 - for homes with three or more cats or dogs (or combination of) and the owner is not boarding, breeding or selling them.

All permit applications can be obtained at the shelter or via mail. Each animal must have an up-to-date Baltimore City license and rabies vaccination. Permits are only issued after an inspection and all other requirements are met.

Please contact the permit coordinator at 410-396-4688 for more information.

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