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Canine Good Citizen and Basic Manners classes begin soon. Registration is limited, so sign up now!
Canine Good Citizen Registration Form
Basic Manners Registration Form
For registration or information please contact Clackamas County Dog Services 503-655-8628.
Karbon proudly receives his Canine Good Citizen Certificate!
Adopt a shelter dog; make an Amazing Best Friend.
Are you looking for unconditional love? Are you yearning for a cuddle partner? Are you looking for that special someone that will stare deep into your eyes with complete acceptance?
Then we’ve got just what you’re after – and you
won’t have to shop for days and days to find it.
New licensing incentives in place
If your dog is microchipped and you provide the number, you get a discount on your dog’s license of $5 per year for the life of your dog.
If your dog is certified as a Canine Good Citizen, you get a 25% discount on your dog’s license per year for the life of your dog, you must provide proof of certification.
If your dog comes to the shelter and is currently vaccinated and licensed, and you reclaim it within two business days, the first impound fee of $45 will be wai ved (daily boarding fees would still apply $20 daily). Subsequent impound fees would apply if the dog arrives at the shelter again in the same year.
If your dog is currently licensed/vaccinated/microchipped and is picked up by a Dog Officer will return the dog home and secure it at home, if they can.
Being vaccinated and licensed and microchipped could be your pet’s “Free Ride Home” the first time they are at the shelter or found off of your property.
Ways You Can Help
If you'd like to aid Dog Services with the more than 2,000 dogs we receive annually for shelter, look into the ways you can help listed below:
Services We Provide
- Licensing of dogs
- Sick and injured dog rescue
- Emergency dog rescue
- Protective custody for pets
- Dog bite investigations
- Vicious or feral dog removal
- Pickup of dead dogs
- Quarantine of dogs that have bitten and are not rabies vaccinated
- Inspection of dog kennel
- Serving notices of infraction and citation
- Obedience training classes
- Pet First Aid Classes
If you are seeking assistance with:
- Cougars/Coyotes/Bear/Mountain Lion/Beaver- You may contact the County Trapper, Mark Lytle (pager 503-790-1601)
- Raccoon/Nutria/Deer in Garden, etc., - You may contact the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (971-673-6000)
- Pet Store Complaints - You may contact the State Veterinary Office - (fax number 503-986-4734)
- Birds - You may contact the Audubon Society (503-292-0304)
- Injured/Orphaned Wildlife - You may contact the American Wildlife Foundation (503-829-9567)
Citizens may also refer to the yellow pages for small animal, varmint, rodent complaints - there are a number of pest control companies in the Portland metro area. They all charge for services. We cannot recommend any particular business.
