It's common for fences to collapse or gates to blow open during strong winds. Unfortunately, this is also when scared pets wander away. When you register your pet with the City of Plano, you help our Animal Services team get your pet home more quickly.
Each Plano pet registration tag has a unique QR code (similar to a barcode) specific to your pet. If your pet is found, the person who finds them can scan the QR code with a smartphone to get contact information from your pet's profile. If the pet finder doesn't have experience with QR codes, there is also a phone number to call on the tag.
Along with basic contact info, the profile can include:
- Veterinarian information
- Medications
- Additional contact numbers
Pet registration is required by law in Plano and most other cities. This money supports the housing, food and veterinary needs of the more than 7,500 pets that find their way to our shelter each year.
If a good neighbor picks up your pet, scans the tag and calls you directly, you'll avoid an impound fee and your dog, cat or ferret returns home quicker. When a pet is sterilized, vaccinated and registered with the Plano Animal Shelter, we offer up to $75 off the first impound fee if they end up in our care.
Register your dog, cat or ferret by providing:
- Current rabies vaccination paperwork on a veterinarian's letterhead
- Pet’s description and breed
- Spay or neuter status
Use one of two ways to register your pets:
- Go to Plano.gov/RegisterPet for instructions to complete the process
- Stop by the Plano Animal Shelter, 4028 W. Plano Pkwy.
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