Pet Licenses

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All dogs and cats must be registered with the city. The license assists in the timely return of lost pets and assists in the prevention of the spread of rabies.


Licenses are required by Ordinance for all dogs and cats more than three (3) months of age, being kept or owned in the city. As of January 1, 2025, the City will be issuing lifetime pet licenses.  The fee is $50 per pet for a resident lifetime pet license. The fee for a college student lifetime pet license is $15.

To license your pet with the city, a copy of the current Certification of Rabies Vaccination is needed (showing the date the rabies shot expires and the Veterinarian's name and address with his/her signature), along with a completed Pet License Application Form and payment to the City of Arden Hills. Complete your application and submit payment online or in the alternative, please contact City Hall if you need a paper application.

Kennel License: Per Chapter 4, Section 420, Subd. 6, of City Code, no person shall keep more than three (3) dogs or three (3) cats on residentially zoned property.  The total number of combined licensed animals per residentially zoned property shall not exceed four (4).  

A kennel license is required if you have three (3) dogs. The fee for a kennel license is $21.00 and is required annually. In order to receive your kennel license, an Animal Control Officer must approve your dogs, their kennel, and surrounding conditions. Please call City Hall at 651-792-7800 for more information about kennel licenses.