ORDINANCE NO. ( )
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING NEW FEES AND ADJUSTING FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 FOR
SONOMA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, ordains as follows:
Section I. Government Code Section 54985-86, Food and Agriculture Code Section 31641, Health and Safety Code Sections 121575-121710, Health and Safety Code Section 101325, and Sonoma County Code Chapter 5 authorize the establishment of new and amended fees to recover the estimated reasonable cost of providing services for the Sonoma County Animal Services.
Section II. To recover the reasonable cost of providing services for Sonoma County Animal Services, it is necessary to adjust those fees set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein as though fully set forth in full, commencing July 1, 2026.
Section III. Based on information presented to the Board, the Board finds that the proposed fees comply with all legal requirements, including Art. XIII C, Section 1(e)(1) -(6) of the California Constitution.
Section IV. In all other respects, Ordinance No. 6529 and any fee modifications established by previous resolutions shall remain in full force and effect.
Section V. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance. The Board of Supervisors hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
Section VI. This ordinance shall be and the same is hereby declared to be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after the date of its passage or July 1, 2026, whichever is greater, and shall be published once before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after said passage, with the names of the Supervisors voting for or against the same, in The Press Democrat , a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Sonoma, State of California.
In regular session of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, introduced on the 24
th Day of March, and finally passed and adopted this day of , 2026, on regular roll call of the members of said Board by the following vote:
SUPERVISORS:
Rabbitt: Coursey: Gore: Hopkins: Hermosillo:
Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
WHEREUPON, the Chair declared the above and foregoing O rdinance duly adopted and SO ORDERED.
Attachment 1
2 Chair, Board of Supervisors
County of Sonoma
ATTEST:
David Guhin,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
3 Exhibit A - New Fees and Fee Adjustments
Sonoma County Animal Services
Fee Description Fee Subcategory Fee FY
2026/2027
Adoption Fees Dogs 6 years and older $124.00
Adoption Fees Dogs 6 years old and older, that have been available for adoption a minimum of two weeks (optional)
$65.00
Adoption Fees Dogs over 6 months to 5 years 11 months $170.00 Adoption Fees Dogs over 6 months to 5 years 11 months, that have been available for adoption a minimum of two weeks (optional) $115.00
Adoption Fees Dogs 8 weeks up to 6 months $240.00
Adoption Fees Dogs 8 weeks up to 6 months, that have been available for adoption a minimum of two weeks (optional)
$180.00
Adoption Fees Cats 6 years and older $73.00
Adoption Fees Cats 6 years old and older, that have been available for adoption a minimum of two weeks (optional)
$40.00
Adoption Fees Cats over 6 months to 5 years 11 months $107.00 Adoption Fees Cats over 6 months to 5 years 11 months, that have been available for adoption a minimum of two weeks (optional) $55.00
Adoption Fees Cats 8 weeks up to 6 months old $150.00
Adoption Fees Cats 8 weeks up to 6 months old, that have been available for adoption a minimum of two weeks (optional)
$90.00
Adoption Fees Special / Promotional dog adoption fee (due to space or animals' condition)
$35.00
Adoption Fees Special / Promotional cat adoption fee (due to space or animals' condition)
$35.00
Adoption Fees Rabbits $55.00
Board/Impound Board Dogs $37.00
Board/Impound Board Cats $13.00
Board/Impound Board Small Animals (Rabbits, Hamsters, Parakeets, Rodents, etc.)
$15.00
Board/Impound Board Livestock day/head $60.00
Board/Impound Impound ACO Dog: 1st Impound – Licensed, used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$96.00
Board/Impound Impound ACO Dog: 1st Impound – Unlicensed, used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$124.00
Board/Impound Impound ACO Dog: Additional Impounds within one year, used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$200.00
Board/Impound Impound Public Dog: 1st Impound – Licensed, used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$90.00
Board/Impound Impound Public Dog: 1st Impound – Unlicensed, used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$117.00
Board/Impound Impound Public Dog: Additional Impounds within one year, used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$190.00
Board/Impound Impound ACO Cat: Altered, used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$67.00
Board/Impound Impound ACO Cat: Unaltered (plus spay/neuter deposit of $40), used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$45.00
4 Board/Impound Impound Public Cat: Altered, used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$45.00
Board/Impound Impound Public Cat: Unaltered (plus spay/neuter deposit of $40)used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$60.00
Board/Impound Impound Large Livestock: 1st impound – 300 lbs and over/head (same household) plus transportation time
$140.00
Board/Impound Impound Large Livestock: 2nd impound – 300 lbs and over/head (same household) plus transportation time
$340.00
Board/Impound Impound Large Livestock: 3rd+ impound – 300 lbs and over/head (same household) plus transportation time
$622.00
Board/Impound Impound Small Livestock: 1st impound– under 300 lbs and over/head (same household) plus transportation time
$140.00
Board/Impound Impound Small Livestock: 2nd impound – under 300 lbs and over/head (same household) plus transportation time $340.00
Board/Impound Impound Small Livestock: 3rd+ impound – under 300 lbs and over/head (same household) plus transportation time $622.00
Board/Impound Impound Exotic, used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$73.00
Board/Impound Impound ACO: Small Animals (e.g., Rabbits, Hamsters, Parakeets, Rodents, etc.), used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$73.00
Board/Impound Impound Public: Small Animals (e.g., Rabbits, Hamsters, Parakeets, Rodents, etc.), used for strays, surrenders and quarantines
$56.00
Board/Impound ACO Field Release Dog/Cat: Unlicensed or unaltered $115.00 Board/Impound ACO Assistance Stray Livestock - Actual Officer Time at Cost-Recovery Hourly Rate (including response time)
[Hours and Calculated cost represent a sample incident
and potential deposit level.]
$400.00
Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Commercial Kennel Permit $285.00 Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Hobby Kennel (grandfathered) $285.00 Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Pet Shop $290.00
Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Pet Fancier Dogs Altered: Up to 10 altered dogs (must purchase individual dog licenses)
$70.00
Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Pet Fancier Dogs Unaltered or combo unaltered and altered: Up to 10 dogs (must purchase individual dog
licenses)
$135.00
Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Pet Fancier Cats Altered: Up to 10 altered cats (individual cat licenses optional)
$45.00
Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Pet Fancier Cats Unaltered or combo unaltered and altered: Up to 10 cats (individual cat licenses optional) $70.00
Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Transfer inspection $200.00 Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Periodic Inspection $200.00 Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Reinspection, per visit, required within permit year due to violations
$215.00
Kennel/Pet Fancier Permits Kennel License Late Penalty (50% of fee) 50% of permit
License Fees Dog Altered (annual) $18.00
License Fees Dog Unaltered (annual) $22.00
License Fees Dog Late License Penalty $10.00
5 Owner Surrender Large Animal (Each Dog, Cat, Livestock, Exotic, etc., or each litter of dogs or cats) - In Jurisdiction
$82.00
Owner Surrender Large Animal (Each Dog, Cat, Livestock, Exotic, etc., or each litter of dogs or cats) - Out of Jurisdiction
$82.00
Owner Surrender Small Animal/Other (Each small animal/other) - In Jurisdiction
$71.00
Owner Surrender Small Animal/Other (Each small animal/other - Out of Jurisdiction
$71.00
Owner Surrender Euthanasia of PDD/VDD Animals - Owner Request $138.00 Owner Surrender ACO Owner Surrender Field $195.00
Owner Surrender ACO Pet Disposal Pick Up $210.00
Owner Surrender Animal Disposal - Owner Request, group cremation and processing
$24.00
Owner Surrender Animal Disposal - Private Pet Cremation Processing Fee $20.00 Owner Surrender Wild Animal Disposal Fee (previously called Large Animal Disposal/ Rendering Fee)
$49.00
Dangerous Dog Potentially Dangerous/Vicious 1st Year - Voluntary $565.00 Dangerous Dog Potentially Dangerous/Vicious 1st Year - Court-Ordered $850.00 Dangerous Dog Potentially Dangerous Dog: annual fee/year for years 2 and 3
$175.00
Dangerous Dog Vicious Dog: annual fee for life of the dog after year 1 $175.00 Dangerous Dog PDD/VDD Collar, Leash, Sign $112.00
Protection Dog Registration (annual) $112.00
Protection Dog Inspection (periodic) $112.00
Rabies Quarantine Quarantine Home: 10 or 30 days $75.00 Rabies Quarantine Quarantine Home 6 month: monthly inspections $280.00 Rabies Quarantine Quarantine Board Shelter: Per day $39.00 Rabies Quarantine Quarantine Other: Longer duration, home or board, etc. - determined by the Director/Program Manager, starting at $280
$280.00
Spay/Neuter Dog Spay: 2-30 lbs $175.00
Spay/Neuter Dog Spay : 31-75 lbs $200.00
Spay/Neuter Dog Spay: over 75 lbs $225.00
Spay/Neuter Dog Neuter: 2-30 lbs $145.00
Spay/Neuter Dog Neuter: 31-75 lbs $170.00
Spay/Neuter Dog Neuter: over 75 lbs $195.00
Spay/Neuter Cat Spay $120.00
Spay/Neuter Cat Neuter $95.00
Spay/Neuter Rabbit $145.00
Vaccinations/Testing/Microchips Vac Bordatella (included in adoption / spay / neuter fees) $16.00 Vaccinations/Testing/Microchips Vac DHLPP (Distemper, Parvo Virus, Parainfuenza Vaccines) (included in adoption/spay/neuter fees)
[Including +C until discontinued]
$17.00
Vaccinations/Testing/Microchips Vac FVRCP (Panluekepenia, Feline Viral Rhinotracyitis, Calici Virus Vaccines) (included in adoption/spay/neuter fees)
$14.00
Vaccinations/Testing/Microchips Vac Rabies: owner requested; included in adoption and spay/neuter program
$37.00
6 Vaccinations/Testing/Microchips Microchip: included in adoption and spay/neuter program; state mandated for strays
$42.00
Vaccinations/Testing/Microchips Test FELV/FIV (Feline Leukemia Virus/Immunodeficiency Virus) (owner request; included in adoption)
$40.00
Vaccinations/Testing/Microchips Test Heartworm (owner request; included in adoption fee) $40.00 Vaccinations/Testing/Microchips Test Rabies Control Animals 300 and under $515.00 Vaccinations/Testing/Microchips Test Rabies Control Animals over 300 pounds $310.00 Veterinary Care Prescription Medication Issuance Fee (plus actual cost of medication)
$40.00
Veterinary Care Outside Lab Work Processing Fee (Plus actual cost from provider) [new fee structure]
$224.00
Veterinary Care Outside Vet Fees (actual cost passed through to the responsible party)
varies
Other Services and Equipment Trap Rental Processing Fee $20.00 Other Services and Equipment Outside Livestock Transport varies