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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-202
A RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COLLIER COUNTY
DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES FEE POLICY; SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-106, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WIIEREAS, on June 26, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved
Resolution No. 2018-106 establishing a revised Collier County Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy
(Fee Policy);and
WHEREAS,the Board desires to amend the Fee Policy by modifying the license fees for
medically exempt unaltered dogs or cats,adoption fees.and permit fees for animal-related business
and breeders; and
WHEREAS,the Board wishes to update the Fee Policy in order to delegate certain authority
to the County Manager or designee.
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA,that:
The Board of County Commissioners hereby amends the Fee Policy as set forth in the attached Fee
Policy,which shall become effective on November I.2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE[)that Resolution No. 2018-106 is hereby replaced in its entirety
by this Resolution.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED atter a motion second, and majority vote on this 114 day
of 0006,er_ , 2025.
ATTEST: ,.,,. . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crysa I Kinwl. Clerk ..'' ,A.. , COI 1,1ER COUNTY. F1,ORIDA
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Approclits.to form and legal sufficiency:
Courtney L. DaSilva, Assistant County A torney
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Collier County
DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES '1
FEE POLICY
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BCC Approved version - October 14, 2025
Effective Date - January 1, 2026
1. PURPOSE 2
II. LIMITATIONS 2
A. Waiving of Fees. 2
13. Non-Fee-Related Policies. 2
C. Promotional Sales and Advertisements. 2
D. Sponsored Fees. 2
F. Reclaim Fees. 2
F. Safekeeping. 2
G. Refunds. 3
III. FITS 4
A. Impoundment 4
13. Spay/Neuter 4
C. Vaccinations -
D. Owner Surrender 5
E. Rabies Quarantine 5
F. Adoption.-- Includes license, REID, and sterilization, as required. 6
County Rabies/License Tag 6
H. Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFHI) Microchip) 7
Animal-Related Business, Animal-Related Organization, Rodeo,Commercial Breeder, And flabby
Breeder Permits 7
J. Citation And Compliance Fees 7
K. Community Clinic
I-.. Euthanasia And Cremation Services 8
M. Miscellaneous Fees 8
Contents:
Fees are in bold
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish user fees Which will partially offset the cost of providing
domestic'animal services to the taxpayers of Collier County. All terms shall be defined as set forth in
Ordinance No. 2013-33, as amended.
H. LIMITATIONS
A. Waiving of Fees. •
The Board of County Commissioners shall set all fees and charges. Fees may be waived in
accordance with policies articulated herein, such as under certain conditions upon reclaim, when
fees are for animals in safekeeping. Fees for field surrenders and board for quarantine may be
waived at the discretion of the County Manager or designee when to do so will prevent the
suffering of an animal or ensure public safety and no reasonable alternative to waiving the lee
exists. Such waivers shall be brought before the Board in quarterly reports for after-the-fact
ratification.
B. Non-Fee-Related Policies.
The County Manager or designee, may waive enforcement or application of any department
policies or restrictions provided such waiver does not conflict with applicable local, state, or
federal laws and does,not interfere with public safety.
C. Promotional Sales and Advertisements.
Fees may be reduced for special promotional sales and advertisements if approved by the County
Manager or designee and such a reduction is applied in a consistent and time-limited manner.Two-
for-the-price-of-one cat adoptions may be a perpetual adoption promotion. •
I). Sponsored Fees.
The division may accept cash donations to sponsor fees for customers in need. Fee sponsorship
donations will be accounted for as the sale of gift certificates to be redeemed at the time of the fee-
incurring transaction. Redemption of sponsored fee gill certificates will be at the County Manager
or designee's discretion in accordance with the following general guidelines: A customer cannot
benefit from sponsored fees more than once in a twelve-month period.
E. Reclaim Fees.
Fees may he reduced or waived at the discretion of the County Manager or designee if such fees
would facilitate a live release and allow for the animal to be returned to a responsible home or
community cat caregiver. Reducing and/or waiving of fees should only be utilized once all fee-
sponsored donations are exhausted. Collier County license and RFID (microchip) are not subject
to reduction or waiver of fees. RFID fees are not applicable to community cats 3 being returned to
a community cat colony. Reclaim fees do not apply to impounded animals with an RFID that were
previously adopted through a Rescue Organization. Animal Rescue Group, Animal-related
organization, or a Rescue Pet Placement Partner that are being reclaimed by the same group or
organization; this exception does not apply to dogs or cats that are not currently sterilized, or any
animals impoundment that was a result of the group or organization violating Collier County
Animal Control Ordinance.
F. Safekeeping.
If an animal is impounded at the request of a first-responding agency due to the death, medical
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emergency, or disaster-related circumstance of its owner or caretaker, and that animal is claimed
by the owner, next of kin,or otherwise authorized party at the first available opportunity, impound
and board fees may be waived. This exception does not apply to animals of owners or caretakers
who have been arrested or incarcerated. Safekeeping animals arc subject to all other requirements
of impounded animals at Domestic Animal Services as per Collier County Animal Control
Ordinance.
G. Refunds.
The following fees are nonrefundable: Impoundment Fees, Owner Surrender Fees (except as
provided herein), License Fees (except as provided for herein), and Permitting Fees (except
situations where the applicant is not approved for zoning as required by Collier County Animal
Control Ordinance). The following fees are refundable only if service is not rendered: Mandatory
Spay/Neuter Fees, REII) (Micro-chipping) Fees, and Euthanasia and Cremation Service Fees may
he refunded at the discretion of the County Manager or designee, upon written request received
within 30 days of payment or receipt of service, whichever comes first. Sterilization deposits are
refundable if proof of mandatory sterilization is provided to the division within the specified time
provided by the Shelter Veterinarian or designee.
Adoption fees are nonrefundable. Adopted animals may be returned before the 30th day of
placement without incurring an owner surrender fee. On the 31st day and all those thereafter, an
owner surrender fee will be incurred for adoption returns. Days are counted as calendar days,
irrespective of Domestic Animal Services(DAS)open-to-the public hours. If an animal is returned
within 30 days of placement, the adopter may adopt a like type animal at no cost within 60 days
of the original adoption at the discretion of the County Manager or designee. Adoption fees may
be refunded within ten (10) days of placement if the adopter can demonstrate non-routine
veterinary medical expenses in excess of the amount of the adoption fee. Adoptions are considered
"as is," and any costs associated with animal care are the responsibility of the adopter.
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Hi. FEES
A. Impoundment
Dogs, cats, and other small animals dropped off at DAS
First Occurrence $2.5.00
Second Occurrence $50.0()
Third Occurrence $100.00
Each occurrence thereafter Previous impound + $50.00
impound.fees will he waived for sterilized and microchipped cats and dogs reclaimed
before the end of the standard holding period, upon first impoundment only, when the
animal has a current County license at the time of impoundment.
Dogs and cats dropped-off at DAS. reclaimed unsterilized
First Occurrence $50.00
Second Occurrence $100.00
Third Occurrence $200.00
Each occurrence thereafter Previous impound +$100.00
Dogs, cats, and other small animals picked up by County Manager or designee and
dropped off at DAS
First Occurrence $40.00
Second Occurrence $6.5.00
Third Occurrence $115.00
Each occurrence thereafter Previous impound + $50.00
Impound fees will be waived for sterilized and microchipped cats and dogs reclaimed
within 72 hours, upon first impoundment only. when the animal has a current County
license at the time of impoundment.
Dogs and cats picked up by County Manager or designee, dropped off at DAS, and
reclaimed unsterilized.
First Occurrence $80.00
Second Occurrence $130.00
Third Occurrence $230.00
Each occurrence thereafter Previous impound + $100.00
Equine, bovine, and other livestock -- same or different animal from the same site.
First Occurrence $50.00
Second Occurrence $75.00
Third Occurrence $1.00.00
Each occurrence thereafter Previous impound + S50.00
Transportation for impounded livestock Direct cost
Daily board for each impounded animal, other than livestock $20.00
Daily board for each impounded livestock $30.00
Daily hoard fees will he waived for sterilized cats and clogs reclaimed before the end of
the standard holding period as defined by Ordinance 2013-33, as amended, upon first
impoundment only, when the animal has a current County license at the time of
impoundment.
Laboratory, veterinarian, farrier, or other outside service expenses Direct cost
13. Spay/Neuter
Canine Neuter $75.00
Canine Spay $85.00
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Feline Neuter $50.00
Feline Spay $65.00
Rabbit Neuter $50.00
Rabbit Spay $60.00
Feral and Community Cats - for public No Charge
Price includes spay/neuter, ear tip, rabies vaccination, feline vaccine, flea treatment,
FELT/ test, and REID, subject to the Animal Control Ordinance No. 2013-33, as
amended.
C. Vaccinations
Rabies for impounded animals $15.00 •
Rabies for public and animals surrendered by owner $10.00
Canine Vaccine $10.00
Feline Vaccine $10.00
Bordetella $5.00
De-wormer $5.00
Canine Heartworm Test • S15.00-
Feline FeLV Test $15.00
Flea Prevention $10.00
Animals surrendered by their owners and animals reclaimed by their owners are sub/eel
to fees for age-appropriate vaccines based on species of animals to include; rabies
vaccine, canine vaccine, Bordetella, and feline vaccine in addition to reclaim.fees and
• surrender fees if owner is unable to provide proof of vaccines at time of surrender or at
• time of reclaim. FeesfOr vaccines may be waived as set forth herein.
D. Owner Surrender
Owner surrender fee for dogs, cats, and rabbits $25.00
Owner surrender and transport fee, picked up at residence. $75.00
includes surrender fee and transportation fee
Owner surrender fee fin all other miscellaneous small pets $10.00
Excluding rabbits
Mothers surrendered with kittens or puppies S25.00
Acceptance of arty owner surrender at the discretion of County Manager or designee
E. Rabies Quarantine
lime Quarantine inspection fee $25.00
Flome Quarantine release fee $25.00
Daily board fee--Investigation/Quarantine dogs and cats $20.00
Quarantine at I)AS facility fee $25.00
Includes quarantine and release fee
Quarantine transport fee -- pick up $50.00
Quarantine transport fee delivery $50.00
Quarantine invoice late lee $25.00 per month outstanding
Owned unvaccinated animal tested for rabies $100.00
in addition to the Quarantine at Division fee and daily hoard fee, owner is subject to
mandatory sterilization, REID implantation, age and species appropriate vaccinationW,
and County rabies/license tag fees
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F. Adoption—Includes license, RIAD, and sterilization, as required.
Kitten (kittens under 4 months) $20.00
Cat (cats 4 months to 6 years old) S10.00
Senior Cat (cats 7 years old and older) - No Charge
Puppy (puppies under 4 months) S.100.00
I)og (dogs 4 months to under 1 years old) $30.00
Dog (clogs 1 year to 5 years old) S10.00
Senior Dog (dogs 6 years old and older) No Charge
Reduced adoption fee for Senior Citizens (age 60 or 50% discount or
older) anclActiVe;Honorably Discharged, or Retired current promotional
Military Personnel. Puppies and kittens under 4 months adoption fee,
exctuded, whichever is less.
Any age dog, puppy, cat, or kitten---- Unhealthy, No Charge
Treatable-Manageable, Treatable-Rehabilitatable.
Rescue transfer No Charge
Rabbit and other small mammal S10.00
Other animal adoption Market rate or less
Sterilization Deposit (in county general adoption) $250.00
Sterilization Deposit (out of county general adoption) $500.00
' Rescue transfers May only be performed by organizations that have a licensed
veterinarian on staff organizations receiving rescue transfers assume responsibility Ibr
compliance with ES 823.15. -
G. County Rabies/License Tag
Spayed or, neutered, dog or cat
One-year tag SI5.00
Three-year-tag S35.00
Unaltered dog or cat, with medical exemption
One-year tag S15.00
Unaltered dog or cat under one year
One-year tag SI5.00
Unaltered dog or cat over one year
One-year tag S100.00
County Rabies/License Tag late fee (30 days past due) $5.00
County Rabies/I,icense Tag Replacement $5.00
Police Working Dog County Rabies/License Tag, No Charge
if obtained at Domestic Animal Services
Blanket license for animal-related organizations, in good No Charge
standing with Collier County Domestic Animal Services,
and rescue organizations who are approved rescue
partners, in good standing, with Collier County
Domestic Animal Services
Veterinarian/Agent surcharge for selling license tag Not to exceed $3.00
Dangerous Dog Registration
Initial (first year) S500.00
Annual registration S300.00
Renewal late fee S10.00 per day
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Signs $10.00 per sign
Owner provided 2 crt no cost with initial registration fee
Unaltered dog or cat license lee will he refunded to the $15.00 spayed or neutered fe e
rate when the animal owner presents proof of completed spay or neuter within 30
calendar days ofpurchase.
H. Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID, Microchip)
Impounded animal reclaimed by owner S15.00
General public owned animals S15.00
Rescue adopted animal S10.00
I. Animal-Related Business, Animal-Related Organization, Rodeo, Commercial
Breeder,And Hobby Breeder Permits
Animal-Related Business
Boarding Facility $100.00
Doggie Day Care $100.00
Groomer $100.00
Stable $100.00
Training Facility S100.00
Pet Shop S100.00
Other S I00.00
Addition Type of Service S50.00
Animal-Related Businesses who provide more than one type of service will he
charged an additional $50 per service in addition to the $100 base.**e, Fees are
per location.facility, or mobile unit
Animal-Related Organization No Charge
Rodeo $100.00
Breeders
Commercial Breeder $1000.00
Hobby Breeder $1000.00
Late fee for permit renewal 2x permit cost
,1. Citation And Compliance Fees
Responsible Pet Ownership Course registration fee for violations of Section Eight
Per citation issued on same date and time S20.00
Responsible Pet Ownership Course registration fee
Per citation issued for all other violations issued on same date and time $40.0()
Responsible Pet Ownership Citation
Processing fee in lieu of citation S5.00 per citation
Notice to Comply (NTC)--processing fee per NTC S5.00
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K. Community Clinic
Canine Spay/Neuter Package $80.00
Price includes veterinarian visit, spayrneuter age-appropriate vaccines, including
rabies vaccination, canine vaccines, Bordetella, flea treatment, heartworm test,
deworming, RM. and 1- or 3-year license
Feline Spay/Neuter Package $60.00
Price includes veterinarian visit, spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccines, including
rabies vaccination,feline vaccines,flea treatment, FEI.V lest, deworming, RF1D. and 1-
or-3-year license.
Vaccination Package $50.00
Price includes veterinarian or technician visit, for age-appropriate vaccines based on
species of animals to include rabies vaccine, canine or feline vaccines and tests,
Bordetella,flea treatment, RF7D, and 1- or 3-year license, as appropriate per species.
Individual items listed in Items B & C can be provided at the current rate.
L. Euthanasia And Cremation Services
General Public
Euthanasia $25.00
Euthanasia and transport fee, picked up at residence $75.00
Includes euthanasia fee and transportation fee
Communal Cremation $40.00
Veterinarians
Communal Cremation $50.00 per animal
M. Miscellaneous Fees
Volunteer Background Check & Fingerprinting S10,00
New volunteer processing fee No Charge
Volunteer reactivation fee No Charge
New volunteers will receive their first shirt.free.
Additional Volunteer Shirt S10.00
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