The City of Rifle Requires that all dogs over 4 months of age be vaccinated for rabies and have a city dog license. City dog licenses are available at:
- Rifle Police Department (during business hours)
- City Hall, from 8 am to 5 pm in the Finance Department
- Valley Vet Clinic at 317 West Ave, during their business hours
- Town and Country Vet Clinic at 1595 Railroad Ave, during their business hours
To obtain a license, proof of rabies vaccination is needed - and proof of alteration is needed for spayed or neutered dogs. City Dog Licenses are good for 1 year.
Why should you license your dog?
- Officers can return your dog to you if it gets out
- You may avoid a stay at the shelter, dogs that are brought home but an owner is not home to claim the dog will be taken to the shelter
- The tags lets other people know that this dog belongs to someone
- It's required by law
What animals need to be licensed?
- Only dogs over the age of 4 months
- The cost for an unaltered animal is $20
- The cost for a altered animal is $10
The City of Rifle does NOT pick up cats. For assistance with feral cats please contact the Rifle Animal Shelter at 625-8808.
Please contact the City Code Enforcement Officer with any reports of code violations at 970-625-8095.
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City of Rifle’s Municipal Codes.