As with dogs, the license is for the protection of you and your pet. Cat owners should also be aware that some cities require that cats, which are allowed outdoors, to be spayed or neutered. Allow a female dog to run at large when the dog is in heat transport any dog in a motor vehicle on public highways or roadways unless the animal is safely enclosed within the vehicle, or protected by a cap, cage or other device that will prevent the dog from falling, being thrown or jumping from the vehicle. Anyone striking a dog or other animal with a car or truck must stop and report the incident to the owner or police. Under certain circumstances any dog entering any enclosed or unenclosed property where livestock or poultry is confined may be seized or killed by the owner or tenant of the property.
Violations are a criminal offense prosecuted in federal court.
The following list is to assist you in in selecting a new member of your family. Most agencies have minimal fees and many offer a number of services for your new pet's well-being. Marin Humane Society 171 Bel Marin Keyes Blvd. Peninsula Humane Society 12 Airport Blvd. Healdsburg Animal Shelter 570 Westside Rd.