City of Hays
The City of Hays is reminding residents of its annual pet licensing requirements, which apply to dogs, cats, and non-venomous constrictor snakes exceeding six feet in length.
Each pet must be registered with the City Clerk’s Office, located at 1507 Main Street, during regular business hours.
A fee of $5 applies for each neutered or spayed dog or cat, and $25 for animals that are not neutered or spayed. Current rabies vaccination documentation must also be provided for dogs and cats.
For constrictor snakes, proof of microchipping is required, and the fee is $5 per registration.
Any registration completed after March 1 for a pet already in the owner’s possession will incur a $10 monthly late fee, with a maximum total penalty of $50. Due to March 1, falling on Saturday the final day to complete registration without incurring a late fee is Feb. 28.
Certain breeds—Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, and similar dogs commonly referred to as Pit Bulls—are classified as dangerous dogs. Registration for these breeds requires an additional fee of $50, plus the regular licensing fees and fulfillment of additional conditions prior to registration.
More information on licensing requirements can be found at haysusa.com, under City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5, Article 2, or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 785-628-7300.