Animal Control
Animal Control is being provided by the Oakland County Animal Control Division.
Letter from the Chief of Police
Oakland County Informational Flyer
Visit Oakland County Pet Adoption for more information.
Dog Licensing Fees
All dogs must be licensed in the State of Michigan at the age of 4 months and older. In order to purchase a dog license, you must present proof of a current rabies vaccination.
Dog License Fees
- $ 7.50 Spayed or Neutered (Altered)
- $15.00 Male or Female (Intact)
Senior Citizen prices are for residents 65 years of age and older
- $ 6.75 Spayed or Neutered (Senior)
- $13.50 Male or Female (Senior)
Dog licenses are valid for a calendar year. Dog licenses go on sale December 1st though November 30th of each year. The above prices apply to dog licenses purchased from December 1st through June 1st of each year. On June 2 all Oakland County dog licenses become $30 regardless if the dog is altered or if the owner is a senior. The only exceptions to this fee are puppies that just turned 4 months of age, newly acquired dogs or new residents to the area.
You can purchase your dog’s license at the following:
- Oakland County Pet Adoption Center at 1700 Brown Road, Auburn Hills 248.391.4100
- Any participating City or Township Office
- Any participating Veterinary Clinic within our service area
- On-line at www.oakgov.com/petadoption
Cat licenses are no longer required for Clawson residents and if you purchased a 1, 2 or 3 year dog license prior to the changeover to Oakland County Animal Control they will still be honored until their expiration date.
If you have any questions regarding licenses please contact the City of Clawson Clerk’s Office at 248.435.4500 ext. 116 or 118.Overview of Services
Please feel free to contact Oakland County Animal Control should you have a problem with any of the following:
- Animal Bites
- Dogs Running at Large
- Animal Cruelty
- Livestock Running at Large
- Questions Regarding the Licensing of Dogs
- Boarding, Breeding or Training Kennels
- Dogs Harassing, Injuring or Killing Livestock
- Dangerous Dogs
- Dog Fighting
- Large Carnivores or Wolf/Dog Crosses
- Suspected Rabies Cases
- Dead Dogs on Roadways
248.391.4102, 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday or 248.858.4950 after hours emergencies only.
The Division will respond to raccoons, bats or skunks inside the living quarters. Oakland County will not respond to nuisance wildlife nesting in attics or crawl spaces.
Important Numbers
Animal Control 248.391.4102
Animal Shelter 248.391.4100
Sheriff’s Department 248.858.4950
