All dogs and cats located in Steamboat Springs and within Routt County are required by law to be licensed yearly. In addition, pigs and goats within city limits also require a license. All licenses from 2023 expire Dec. 31, and the next year’s license must be purchased by Feb. 1.
Dog and cat licenses can be purchased at Routt County Humane Society, 760 Critter Court, or at a local Steamboat Springs veterinarian office. Licenses for goats and pigs are sold through the Humane Society only.
The price for the dog/cat license is $5 for altered animals or $25 for unaltered animals. The goat/pig license is also $5. To purchase a license, pet owners will need to provide proof of a current rabies vaccination (certificate and not the metal tag) for dogs and cats.
Residents within the city limits of Hayden, Oak Creek and Yampa require their own city license. Check with town halls in each location for additional information.
Keep in mind, if a 2024 license is lost after purchasing it for this year, a replacement tag will cost $2, but is only available from the Routt County Humane Society shelter with proof of rabies vaccination.
It’s required by law that all dogs and cats wear the current license on their collar or harness. This is especially important when using the designated off-leash dog parks (Rita Valentine & Spring Creek Park at the Lower Pond only) or off-leash areas (Butcherknife, Sailors Way and Whistler Park) for off-leash activities.
