Fees and Fines

Click the blue bar below for a copy of an administrative citation which may be issued by an Animal Control Officer. On the second page are a list of fines and possible reductions.

PDF: Administrative Citation

Cat Altered Unaltered*
First Impound $30 $30 + Penalty of $35
Second Impound $50 $50 + Penalty of $50
Third Impound $75 $75 + Penalty of $100
Fourth/Subsequent Impounds $75 $75 + Penalty of $100

*Unaltered animal penalty fee provided under California Food and Agricultural Code Sections 30804.7 and 37151.7

Dog Altered Unaltered*
First Impound $75 $75 + Penalty of $35
Second Impound $115 $115 + Penalty of $50
Third Impound $195 $195 + Penalty of $100
Fourth/Subsequent Impounds $225 $225 – Penalty of $100

*Unaltered animal penalty fee provided under California Food and Agricultural Code Sections 30804.7 and 37151.7

Livestock
Large: First Impound $200
Large: Second/Subsequent Impounds $250
Small: First Impound $75
Small: Second/Subsequent Impounds $125
A.C. Officer Services $75/hour: minimum 2 hours (after hours)

Boarding Fees
Cats $20/day
Dogs $25/day
Horses $50/day
Other $25/day

Click here for Santa Cruz County dog licensing fees.

Click here for PLANNED PetHood Low-Cost Spay/Neuter fees.

Service Fees
Microchip for impounded animal $25
Microchip/walk-in service $15
Dog/Cat Trap Rental n/c
Dog Humane Trap Deposit $255
Cat Humane Trap Deposit $70
Trap Rental Fee $10
Pick-Up Animal in a Trap $75
Pick-Up of Owned Animal $75
Pick-Up and Disposal of Deceased Animal on Private Property $85
Owner Surrender of Horse $200 (Santa Cruz County residents)
Owner Surrender of Dog $125 (only for dogs not residing in Santa Cruz County)
Owner Surrender of Dog – Unaltered Adult $200 (only for dogs not residing in Santa Cruz County)
Owner Surrender of Cat $40 (only for cats not residing in Santa Cruz County)
Owner Surrender of Cat – Unaltered Adult $75 (only for cats not residing in Santa Cruz County)
Owner Surrender of Rabbit $25 (only for rabbits not residing in Santa Cruz County)
Owner Surrender of Exotic (snake, lizard, bird, turtle) $15-$35 (only for exotics not residing in Santa Cruz County)
Owner Surrender of Small Rodents $10-$25 (only for small rodents not residing in Santa Cruz County)
Owner Surrender of Large Livestock (horses, cows) $400 (only for large livestock not residing in Santa Cruz County)
Owner Surrender of Small Livestock (pigs, goats) $100 (only for small livestock not residing in Santa Cruz County)
Owner Surrender of Large Exotic $55 (only for large exotic not residing in Santa Cruz County)
Nuisance Abatement Appeals Fee (County) $75
Non-sufficient Funds Check Fee $40
Puppy Training Deposits $100 – $200
Protective Custody Fees: Owner Arrest $75/hour (2 hr. minimum after hours)
Confiscate/Humane $75/hr (2 hr. minimum after hours)
Emergency $25
Owner Requested Euthanasia $100 + Disposal
Disposal of Owned Dead Animals $50
Refund Processing Fee $25
Animal Control Officer Services $75/hour (2 hr. minimum after hours)
Field Return of Owned Animal $75

Medical Fees
Medical groom $25-$100
Medical nail trim $15
Medication dispensed $20
Vet procedure $25-$100
Rabies $15
FVRCP $20
DA2PP $20
Medical bath $20
Wound prep $35
Kitten package $400
Puppy package $400
Dental $200-$800
Umbilical hernia repair $40
Recovery cone collar $8

Spay/Neuter Fees for Impounded Animals
Cats $150
Dogs $300