Pet License Tag Application
Pursuant to the Gaston County Animal Control Ordinance, all owners who obtain a rabies vaccination for a dog, cat, or ferret are also required to purchase from the Animal Shelter, within three (3) days, a license for each dog, cat, or ferret. (Sec 3-7. (a) Individual License Requirement.)
In addition to the appropriate license fee, a $15 late fee may be applied to any license purchased after ten (10) days of the pet receiving its rabies vaccination or if a dog, cat, or ferret subject to the license requirement is determined not to have an individual license tag (Sec 3-7. (d) Late Purchase Fee)
Owners are required to display the license tag on a collar at all times. (Sec. 3-7. (a) (2) Individual License Requirement)