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2024 ACS Program Identifier

City of San José Animal Care & Services Center
2750 Monterey Rd.
San Jose, CA 95111
408-794-PAWS (7297)

Fees (Effective July 1, 2026)

ADOPTION FEES

Dog and cat adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and microchipping. Dogs/cats residing within our jurisdiction that have received a rabies vaccination at the time of adoption, will include a license valid for up to one year. Rabbit adoption fees include microchipping.

A $25 adoption hold deposit is required for any animal that has not yet been spayed or neutered. This deposit will be applied toward the adoption fee. Once you are notified by staff that the animal is ready for pickup, it must be picked up by the date provided. If the animal is not picked up by that date, the deposit will be forfeited.

Fees for Adopting Dogs

Age of Dog	Fee
Puppies under six months	$200
Dogs under six years	$120
Dogs over six years	$65
Senior citizens (over 65 years of age) adopting dogs over 3 years old	$40
All Dogs over 30 pounds	No fees

Fees for Adopting Cats

Age of Cat	Fee
Kittens under six months	$100*
*Two kittens adopted at the same time	$100 total
Cats six months to six years	$80
Cats over six years	$35
Senior citizens (over 65 years of age) adopting cats over 3 years old	$25

Small Animal Adoption Fees

Rabbits	Guinea Pigs	Hamsters / Mice
$20	$10	$5

veterans

We thank our service members by waiving all adoption fees for United States military veterans. Just provide identification during your adoption process.

We are a proud shelter partner to Pets for Patriots, a national program pairing overlooked shelter dogs and cats with veterans. Scroll through the linked webpage above to learn more.

RECLAIM FEES

Any person reclaiming their pet is asked for the below fees and may have applicable penalties. Reuniting you with your family member is our top priority. Talk with our staff to assess the required fees.

Fee Type	Dogs		Cats		State Fine *
Impound Fees		First impound: $50 Second impound: $75 Three or more impounds: $100		First impound: $50 Second impound: $75 Three or more impounds: $10	1st Tier:$35 2nd Tier: $50 3rd Tier: $100
Boarding Fees (Per Day or Any Part Thereof)	$35		$35
Transaction Fee (Additional Charge)	$30		$30
If Dog or Cat Is Picked Up by Officer	$95		$95
Microchip Fee (State law SB 573 requires shelters to microchip all cats and dogs that are adopted or returned to their owner.)	$25		$25

The owner of the reclaimed pet will also be charged an additional $6 rabies vaccination fee, if not up to date. In addition, owners of reclaimed pets will be charged the unspayed/unneutered State Fine unless they show veterinary proof of spay/neuter at the time of reclaim.

*Unspayed/unneutered pets only - The state-mandated penalty imposed by the State Food & Agricultural Code 31751.7 & 30804.7 requires City Animal Control agencies to penalize owners of impounded, unaltered dogs and cats. By law, monies collected are to be allocated for spay/neuter programs, education and administration cost recovery. The owner shall be fined $35 on the first occurrence, $50 on the second occurrence and $100 on the third or subsequent occurrence.

LICENSE FEES

Vaccination Expiration	Pet Information	License Fees	License Fees
Rabies vaccination expires in:	Pet is:	Dogs	Cats
3 - 12 Months	Spayed or neutered	$30	$30
3 - 12 Months	Not spayed or neutered	$70	$50
13 - 24 Months 25 - 36 Months	Spayed or neutered	$50 $70	$40 $50
*Late Fee		$20	$20
Replacement tag fee (not available online)		$7	$7

*Late fees are imposed for any application received more than thirty (30) days after the dog became four months old, more than thirty (30) days after the date the dog was acquired or brought into the city, or more than thirty (30) days after expiration of previously issued license. Reduced license fees are available for dogs or cats that have been spayed or neutered, cannot be spayed or neutered for health reasons, or are incapable of breeding.