Animal Control

The City of Lowell Revised Code (LRC) requires that anyone who owns, keeps, possesses, or has control of a dog six months of age or older must have the dog licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Cats allowed to be at-large must be licensed, vaccinated against rabies, and altered.

A pet license identifies and protects your pet in case it becomes lost. You are required to keep your license updated. Pet licenses provide the following benefits:

• A license tells everyone that your pet is not a homeless stray.
• When licensed, found pets can be quickly reunited with their owner.
• When found, your licensed pet will typically receive a longer holding period at the shelter.

To obtain a license, you will need to complete a pet license application and provide the following:

• Your name, address and telephone number.
• A current rabies vaccine certificate, good for the entire licensing period.
• A certificate of sterility if your pet has been altered. This will reduce your license fee.
• Microchip information (if applicable).
• Pet license fee.