Fees & Fines

License Fees

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Dog & Cat Registration 1 year 3 year Seniors 60 and Over/First Responders
Spay/neutered & Microchipped $5 $10 Free
Spay/neutered $20 $40 $10
Intact $75 $150 $50
Service dog Free Free Free
Replacement tag $1 $1 Free

Per Chapter 9 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, service dog definition is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Only dogs may be considered service animals. The dog must be trained to take a specific action when needed to assist the person with a disability in accordance with the ADA. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort are not considered service animals.

Adoption Fees

  • Kitten (under 6 months old): $125 (Two kittens for $200)
  • Cat (6 months – 6 years old): $75 (Bonded pair of cats $100)
  • Senior Cat (7 years of age or older): $50 (Bonded pair of senior cats $50)
  • Puppy (under 6 months old): $200
  • Dog (6 months – 6 years old): $150 (Bonded pair of dogs $150)
  • Senior Dog (7 years of age of older): $100 (Bonded pair of senior dogs $100)
  • Ferret, rabbit, parrot: $50
  • Guinea pig, rats, cockatiel, medium bird: $25
  • Hamster, gerbil, mouse, small bird: $15
  • All other animals: Varies, Amount to be determined by the City

Reclaim Fees

  • First reclaim: $50
  • Second reclaim: $75
  • Third reclaim: $100
  • Fourth reclaim: $250
  • Fifth or subsequent reclaim: $500
  • Board per day: $15
  • After-hours pick up by an officer: $50

Microchipping

  • Microchip: $15
  • Seniors 60 and Over/First Responders: Free

Surrender

Due to the size of this facility and staff, Aurora Animal Care and Control can only accept surrendered animals from within Aurora City Limits. If you reside outside of the City of Aurora, we recommend reaching out to your local animal control facility or licensed rescue group.

View the complete list of licensed shelters/rescues in Illinois.

  • Spayed/neutered cat or dog: $50
  • Intact cat or dog: $75
  • Litters (including nursing mom): $50
  • Small pet: $50

Permits

  • Additional pet permit: $25
  • Breeder permit: $100 annually
  • Foster permit: $25

Citations

  • Violation for Pet Stores and Animal-Related Businesses, Cruelty, Animals Used for Entertainment
    • 1st offence: $500
    • 2nd offence: $1,000
    • 3rd or more offence: $2,500
  • Violation for Bite/Attack, Dangerous Animals, Dog Barking/Excessive Noise, Abandonment or Humane Care
    • 1st offence: $1,000
    • 2nd offence: $500
    • 3rd or more offence: $250
  • All other violations
    • 1st offence: $2,500
    • 2nd offence: $1,000
    • 3rd or more offence: $500

Field Services

  • Pick up of owned animal: $50 ($10 for each additional animal)
  • Trap deposit: $50

Humane Euthanasia & Disposal

  • Disposal - Aurora resident: $25
  • Disposal - Outside Aurora city limits: $50
  • Humane euthanasia: $50
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