Fremont County Sheriff's Office

100 Justice Center Road
Cañon City, CO 81212

(719) 276-5555
Fax: (719) 276-5593

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Closed Holidays and Weekends

The Fremont County Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction on animal control issues in all unincorporated areas of Fremont County as listed below.

DOG LICENSE:
All dogs whose owners reside in the unincorporated area of Fremont County shall be licensed and registered by their owners. Dog licenses shall be issued, and the registration of dogs shall be made through the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office.

When purchasing a dog tag, be sure to have the rabies certificate on hand. Over the counter vaccinations and tags will not be accepted, only certificates from a licensed veterinarian will be recognized. Dog licenses are issued for a two calendar year period and expire on December 31 of the second year.

Prices are as follows:

  • Licensing Unspayed Female:
  • Licensing Spayed Female:
  • Licensing Unneutered male:
  • Licensing Neutered male:
  • Rabies vaccination
    Price assessed by Fremont Veterinary
  • Impound fee first 24 hours:
  • Impound fees daily:

$25.00
$8.00
$20.00
$8.00
$13.25

$25.00
$5.00 per day

IMPOUNDED DOGS-LISTING:
Any dog impounded which is currently registered, vaccinated, and licensed at the time of  its impoundment, other than a vicious or destructive dog, may be redeemed by its owner at the Humane Society within five days after being impounded. Impound fees will have to paid at the Sheriff’s Office prior to picking up the dog. The Sheriff’s Office will provide a receipt showing all fees have been paid.

Any owner whose dog is impounded that is unlicensed and unregistered shall at the time of its redemption provide a certificate of rabies or must purchase rabies vaccination through the Sheriff’s Office. They must also purchase a dog license and pay all impound fees prior to picking up the dog.

The dog shall be put up for adoption after five days.

There is a five (5) day holding period for impounds, strays and homeless animals.

Ownership reverts to the Humane Society at the end of the five (5) day holding period.  At that time the Humane Society will exert every effort to find suitable homes for all the animals that are adoptable.  All decisions as to suitability for adoption rest entirely with the Humane Society.

RABIES:
It is required that all dogs be vaccinated after turning six months of age. Keep the rabies certificate for proof of current vaccination for licensing and ownership.

DOGS BITES:
It is required by law to report if you have been bitten by a dog and it breaks the skin. You may contact law enforcement in the jurisdiction where the bite occurred.

THERE IS A COUNTY WIDE LEASH LAW!

Please prevent animal abuse and neglect by spaying and neutering your pet.  Help prevent homeless animals.