Licensing
In West Valley City, all dogs, cats, ferrets, and pot-bellied pigs four months of age or older, must be licensed every year. West Valley City allows no more than two dogs and two cats per household, and a total of four household animals per residence (dogs, cats, ferrets, pot-bellied pigs, chickens, rabbits). Please contact our office with any questions.
If you live in West Valley City, you may license your pets at the West Valley Animal Shelter or at City Hall; if you live in Taylorsville City, you may license your pets at the West Valley Animal Shelter, West Valley City Hall, or Taylorsville City Hall.
Requirements
Listed owners must be 18-years-old or older. When licensing, you must provide a copy of the most recent rabies vaccination verification, and the sterilization certificate if your pet is spayed or neutered.
Animal License Fees
Licensing Fees for West Valley City residents
Dogs (required to be licensed annually):
- Sterilized - $12
- Sterilized and Microchipped - $5
- Unsterilized - $35
Cats (required to be licensed annually):
- Sterilized - $10
- Sterilized and Microchipped - $5
- Unsterilized - $35
Other animals which require a license will follow the same fee schedule as cats.
Licensing Fees for Taylorsville Residents
Dogs, cats, Ferrets (required to be license annually, unless noted):
- Sterilized - $5
- Sterilized Senior License (over 60 years of age) - $15 one-time lifetime fee
- Unsterilized - $25
- Unsterilized Senior License (over 60 years of age) - $15
Taylorsville Park Permit Fees:
- Nonresidents - $25
- Senior Citizens (residents and nonresidents) - $10 lifetime fee
- Taylorsville Residents - $10
No-Kill Policy
West Valley City Animal Services is proud to operate a no-kill animal shelter!
Contact Us
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Melanie Bennett
Animal Services Director
Email Melanie BennettDouglas Olsen
Field Officer Supervisor
Email Douglas OlsenTess Hartwell
Animal Care & Enrichment Supervisor
Email Tess Hartwell
4522 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
Phone: 801-965-5800
Fax: 801-965-3974
After Hours: 801-840-4000Hours
- Monday - Friday
- Lobby & Back Door (RTO, Strays, Community Cats)
- 11 AM - 6 PM
- Officers are available 8 AM - 6 PM
- Closed Saturday & Sunday
- After Hours Emergencies
- 801-840-4000
Licensing, lost pets forms, and adoption applications may be completed online. Return to owner forms are also available; please call to make arrangements for pick up.
The West Valley City Animal Shelter is closed on most nationally observed holidays.
- Monday - Friday