A. Location for Purchasing License: Dog licenses shall be purchased at locations designated by the City of Eagle.
B. License Required; Exceptions: It shall be unlawful for any person to own, harbor, keep or possess a dog older than six (6) months of age within the City without first procuring a license as required by this Chapter, except:
1. Dogs whose owners are nonresidents, but who are temporarily residing within the City for thirty (30) days or less, and possessing a license issued by another municipality or other licensing authority.
2. Dogs brought into the City for the purpose of participating in shows, exhibits, competitions, or similar events.
3. Service Dogs and Service Dogs in training specially trained to assist people with disabilities where the dog is serving in this capacity.
C. License Term; Application; Fees:
1. Dog licenses shall be valid until the last day of the month, one (1) year or two (2) years from the month of original issue depending on the duration of license purchased. The owner of the dog located within the City shall make application at designated locations and pay a license fee as set by resolution of the City of Eagle.
2. No dog will be licensed as spayed or neutered without proof the surgery was performed.
3. At time of payment the license issuer shall provide a receipt designating the dog owner's name, license number, animal gender (or status of spayed or neutered) and the amount paid. A metal tag bearing the number corresponding to that affixed upon the receipt will also be provided when purchasing a new license.
4. If a license is lost, the dog owner shall apply for a replacement tag and pay the appropriate fee.
5. Dog licenses may be purchased year-round and renewed up to thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
6. A late fee shall be required for renewal thirty (30) days after expiration date.
D. Use of Improper or Imitation Dog License: It shall be unlawful for a person to allow their dog to wear a license tag issued to another dog or wear an imitated City license tag representing the current year's registration, or any tag marked on plate or collar similar to that required by this ordinance.
E. Exceptions: Service Dogs/service dogs in training: License fees shall be waived for any service dog/service dog in training that has been task trained for or is being task trained for an individual with a disability. To qualify under this exception, the owner and user of the dog must sign an attestation that they meet the requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act as disabled or they meet the statutory requirements as a trainer under Idaho Code Title 56, Chapter 704B(2). Personal protection, comfort or therapy dogs do not qualify for an exemption under this chapter. Additionally, there shall be no cost for any dog temporarily in the care of a shelter who needs to live in a home environment prior to adoption. (Ord. 922, 4-24-2024)