The Sheriff’s Animal Regulations program serves unincorporated Shasta County. A county-operated animal shelter or dog-license workflow is not established by this page.
The Sheriff’s official referral names Haven Humane for licensing. Use the provider’s current online, in-person or mail instructions and check the correct residence jurisdiction; this does not make Haven a county-owned department. Clinic vaccination fees are separate from dog-license fees.
DOG LICENSING
Animal Regulation Services: (530) 241-2550
citylicensing@havenhumane.org
All dogs that live in Shasta County are required to be properly licensed and vaccinated against rabies after the age of four months.
Licensing your dog will also help you reunite if they ever become lost.
Download pricing information: for Redding, Shasta County & City of Anderson.
How to get your dog license
1. Apply Online
After submitting your application and required documents, our team will review your request.
Your dog license will be mailed within 3–5 business days after payment is received.
2. Visit in Person
You can purchase a dog license at Haven Humane Society in the Intake Building (Building B on the right).
Bring proof of a current rabies vaccination. Credit cards and cash accepted.
3. Vaccination & Licensing Clinics
Haven Humane Society offers convenient clinic options for rabies vaccinations, microchips, and licensing.
Licensing Clinics
• Rabies vaccines are $8 when purchased with a dog license (Dog licensing cost is in addition to the $8 rabies vaccine).
• If your dog’s rabies vaccination is still current, bring the certificate to obtain a new license.
• Microchips are also available for dogs and cats (cats must be in carriers).
View Licensing Clinic dates on the Calendar of Events.
Rabies & License Clinics
• Held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
• Cost: $25 per rabies vaccine.
• You must purchase both a rabies vaccination and a dog license at the same visit.
• All pets must have a current rabies vaccination to receive a license.
Check the Calendar of Events or call for current clinic times.
4. Mail-In Licensing
To obtain a mail-in licensing form, click here. Please keep a copy.
Mail your completed form, your pet’s current rabies vaccination certificate, a check, and your contact info to:
Haven Humane Society
P.O. Box 992202
Redding, CA 96099-2202
Checks should be made payable to Haven Humane Society. Once your rabies vaccination certificate and payment are received, your dog license will be mailed to you.
Download pricing information: for Redding, Shasta County & City of Anderson.
5. Participating Veterinary Offices
You can also purchase a dog license at:
• Fall River Veterinary Hospital – 43578 Highway 299, Fall River Mills | (530) 336-5528
• Burney Veterinary Hospital – 20357 Pine Street, Burney | (530) 335-3646
Apply Online
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The county-referred provider publishes limited surrender availability. It does not accept general owner-surrender dogs or large animals, has limited cat/small-animal space, and accepts animals originally adopted from Haven subject to contacting them. Call before bringing an animal; Sheriff field response is separate.
PETS THAT CAN BE SURRENDERED TO HAVEN
We are not able to take owner surrenders for dogs or large animals.
We have limited space for surrenders of cats & small animals. See below.
We do take surrenders for any pet adopted from Haven Humane Society. Call Us.
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