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- Does my dog need a license?
- Why should I get a license for my dog?
- What do I do if I find a lost dog?
- How do I report my dog as having been lost?
- How often does the license have to be renewed?
- How do I get a replacement license?
- What if I move?
- What if my dog dies during the year?
- How do I know that purchasing a license online is safe?
- Does the County have access to my credit card information?
- How will I know that my payment was made?
- How long does it typically take before I receive my dog license?
Yes. All dogs five (5) months of age or older must be licensed.
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1) The primary reason is to prevent the spreading of rabies. Rabies is a health
threat and is 100% fatal for humans if not treated properly. Animal licensing
helps the County monitor compliance with state rabies vaccination laws.
2) A license is a lost dog's ticket home! When your dog has its license
attached to its collar, its assigned license number is all that is necessary
for the County to identify the dog's owner. 3) The fees from licensing
are used to care for animals and investigate complaints about stray animals,
among other services.
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Please call the Sheriff's Office at 608-847-5649.
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Dog licenses must be renewed annually. Licenses are valid from January 1 thru December 31.
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If you or your pet loses a license, you can request a replacement license by contacting
the Juneau County Clerk at 608-847-9300.
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If you move out of the County and have a current or prior year license for your dog,
please notify the County Clerk at 608-847-9300 so that we can update your information.
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If your dog dies or is killed during the year, please contact the County Clerk
at 608-847-9300 so that we can update your information.
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The system is PCI DSS
compliant and uses industry-standard technology for the secure handling
of user and credit card information. All passwords and credit card
numbers are encrypted. Hard drives are encrypted. All web interactions occurs
using SSL (https). Firewalls guard against intrusion. Any unnecessary server
applications are turned off. Periodic scans by a third-party of the online
system are done to detect vulnerabilities and maintain PCI DSS compliance.
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No. Credit card information is not available to the County. If for any reason
your credit card cannot be processed, you will be notified via email or telephone and
asked to log in to your account to verify credit card information and to make
any necessary corrections. Credit card orders for dog licenses are never
accepted over the telephone.
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You will see a confirmation page with a transaction number after completing the
payment process. We recommend you print or save this page for your records.
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Licenses ordered online are sent through postal mail and should arrive within ten (10) business days.
If you do not receive your license within this period, please contact the County Clerk at 608-847-9300.
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