1950 Countryside Place
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-2372 Phone
(419) 334-4290 Fax
Dogs:
Impound (turn-in)
Owner dog: $15.00 for licensed/registered dog.
Owner dog: $30.00 for dog not licensed/registered.
Out of county dogs accepted at double the above fees.
Harbored dog (dog kept for more than 3 days)
Harbored 3-30 days: $15.00
Harbored more than 30 days: $30.00
Puppies (three months and under)
If mother is verifiably licensed/registered: $5.00 per puppy, and $20.00 per litter.
Release of dog to owner:
$15.00 first day of impoundment, and $5.00 each day after.
All dogs must have a valid license before they can be released from the kennel.
Euthanasia: Discontinued as of 10/17/06.
Dog Licenses:
$14.00 due by January 31st of any year. Licenses are sold for 62 days starting on December 1st of the previous year. After January 31st a penalty of $14.00 will be added for purchasing your license late.
We do not perform any veterinarian services for the public at reduced prices. If you need assistance with veterinarian care please contact a charitable animal welfare organization.
Registration and dog licensing mean the same.
CASH OR CHECKS ONLY PLEASE
If you wish to file a formal complaint about a dog, be prepared to give our office the most information that you can. Please keep in mind, all of our work here is public knowledge. We cannot keep your name anonymous unless you can demonstrate a clear threat to your safety.
We cannot accept dog complaints by email. If you have a complaint please call our office at 419-334-2372.
We need your name and address and as much information about the dog owner as possible. The more information (name, address, type of offense) that you can give the better we can do our job. We do not handle barking dogs, cats, or wildlife.
We have to see a violation to issue a citation, UNLESS you wish to sign a sworn statement. Keep in mind false statements can be prosecuted as perjury.
Due to budget constraints regarding overtime and staff limitations the dog warden's office does not respond to after hours complaints except in the case of emergency dog bites. Resolution 2007-19 Section 2.
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