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City government · San Benito

Hollister Animal Care & Services

City of Hollister provider. The source separately limits owner surrenders and after-hours stray intake to animals residing/found in San Benito County; this does not establish every city’s field response or licensing boundaries.

Official animal care & control information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

City of Hollister provider. The source separately limits owner surrenders and after-hours stray intake to animals residing/found in San Benito County; this does not establish every city’s field response or licensing boundaries.

After-hours animal emergency contact

The Hollister Animal Shelter provides 24-hour emergency services for injured, sick, and aggressive stray animals. For assistance after normal business hours, please contact the Hollister Police Department at (831)636-4330 and an Animal Control Officer will be dispatched.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

City of Hollister · Official animal services referral and information (opens in a new tab)

Official animal services page or explicitly named animal contact

Animal Care & Services

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Animal shelter services & referral information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

City of Hollister provider. The source separately limits owner surrenders and after-hours stray intake to animals residing/found in San Benito County; this does not establish every city’s field response or licensing boundaries.

Source checked October 26, 2026

City of Hollister · Official animal services referral and information (opens in a new tab)

Official source — shelter service or explicitly named shelter referral

Donate to the Shelter

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Pet or dog licensing instructions (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Current City of Hollister licensing instructions distinguish city and county fee charts and applications. Dog licenses cover Hollister and unincorporated San Benito County under the animal-services FAQ. Apply with required documents and payment; dog-license payments are not available through online Utility Bill Pay. This does not establish San Juan Bautista licensing service.

Service area: City of Hollister and unincorporated San Benito County dog licensing; separate city/county applications and prices Area details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

City of Hollister · Hollister dog license (opens in a new tab)

Hollister dog license — hollister current

Dog Licenses CANNOT be paid by using Utility Bill Pay Online. Currently Dog License Payments are NOT available online. Instructions Please fill out an application with owner and pet information. Enclose a current rabies vaccination certificate. Enclose a spay/neuter certificate, if applicable. Choose one of the six different fees from the chart below. Licenses are good for 1, 2, or 3 years. The rabies certificate must be current for the entire period of license fee you are choosing. Make the check or money order out to the City of Hollister and mail to the City of Hollister Animal Control Division, 1331 South Street, Hollister, CA 95023. License Fee Chart City Licensing 1 year 2 year 3 year Spayed/Neutered Dogs $ 15.00 $21.00 $30.00 Dogs Not Spayed/Neutered $75.00 $141.00 $202.00 License Fee Chart County Licensing 1 year 2 year 3 year Spayed/Neutered Dogs $9.00 $13.00 $18.00 Dogs Not Spayed/Neutered $18.00 $28.00 $36.00

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