As we roll into thunderstorm season, it's important to register your pet with the Plano Animal Shelter. When fences fall down or doors blow open, your pet is likely to escape and end up in the shelter's care.
Our plastic-coated tags are less noisy than metal tags and feature a
QR code (a barcode) specific to each pet
. If you find a pet with the upgraded tag, simply scan the code with a smart phone for the owner's contact information.
As the pet owner, you determine how much or how little information to share on the free pet profile linked to the QR code. You may want to include your veterinarian's info in the event your pet is injured or needs medication. The tag also has a phone number for those who find a lost pet but do not have a smart phone.
Pet registration is required by law in most cities and Plano is no exception. We offer up to $75 off the first impound fee to owners who sterilize, vaccinate and register their animals. This money provides housing, food and veterinary services for the more than 7,500 pets that find their way to our shelter each year. If a good neighbor picks up your pet, scans the tag and calls you directly, you'll avoid an impound fee and your dog, cat or ferret returns home quicker.
Two ways to register pets:
- Go to Plano.gov/registerpet for instructions and complete the process online.
- Come by the Plano Animal Shelter at 4028 W. Plano Pkwy. in person.
We currently have an adoption special, so check out our available pets. Adoption fees for dogs over 40 pounds and cats over 1 year old are just $25 each now through March 24.
