Proof of Rabies Vaccination
Proof of rabies vaccination is
required in order to license a pet in Bothell. Rabies is a deadly virus that can affect people and animals. Any mammal can get rabies. However, bats are the only animal in Washington known to carry rabies. In other states, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes are known to carry rabies. As of this year, the state law requires that all dogs, cats, and ferrets have up-to-date rabies vaccines.
Spaying & Neutering Your Pet
The City of Bothell encourages spaying and neutering. Each year 6-12 million animals die in shelters simply for lack of a home. For information about low-cost spay/neuter clinics available to you, contact PAWS at 425-787-2500. License fees for sterilized pets over 6 months of age are $30 per year. Licenses for unsterilized pets over 6 months of age are $60 per year. Juvenile pets 8 weeks old to 6 months of age are eligible for a Juvenile Pet License, which is $15 and is valid for 6 months from date of issue.
Senior Citizens
For Senior Citizens age 65 or older, Bothell offers a lifetime license for pets that have been spayed or neutered. Seniors may license their altered pets for $15 per pet (up to 3 pets). A senior pet license is good for the lifetime of the pet but
must be renewed annually, at no charge.
More Information
For more information on pet licensing in the City of Bothell, please visit the
Pet Data website or call toll-free 877-816-7058.