Docupet is now responsible for pet licensing in the City of Longmont. All dogs and cats must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies yearly. The city stresses the need for pet identification to help lost pets return home. Currently, only about 11% of pets in shelters find their way back to their owners.
Pet owners can register online on the city’s website, by phone through DocuPet, or in person at the Longmont Public Safety office. After registration, each pet receives a unique tag. The tag, to be attached to the pet’s collar, displays the pet’s name and a coded number.
If a pet with a DocuPet tag gets lost, the coded number can help reunite the pet and owner. This is possible through HomeSafe, a round-the-clock service. Anyone who finds a lost pet can call the service and give the tag number to aid in the reunion.
The licensing fees are $15 for spayed or neutered pets, and $25 for others. Each tag also includes a QR code for easy access.
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