City of Bellingham Municipal Code

7.12.050 - IMPOUNDMENT - FEES

The animal control authority is authorized to charge and collect the following fees for services rendered under this chapter:

A. Impoundment fee. For every animal other than a dog impounded pursuant to this chapter, there shall be paid to the animal control authority, by any person desiring to redeem such animal, the total of the following fees before the animal is released from impoundment:

1. Smaller animals (including cats, birds, rabbits, rodents, and small reptiles):

a. A fee of $25 for the first impoundment in any 12 month period;

b. A fee of $45 for the second impoundment in any 12 month period;

c. A fee of $65 for the third impoundment in any 12 month period;

d. A fee of $100 for the fourth or any subsequent impoundment in any 12 month period;

e. For any cat over 3 months of age that is unsterilized at the time of redemption, the fee shall be increased by an additional $20. For any cat over 3 months of age that is impounded without identification, the fee shall be increased by an additional $20.

a. A fee of $60 for the first impoundment in any 12 month period;

b. A fee of $80 for the second impoundment in any 12 month period;

c. A fee of $100 for the third impoundment in any 12 month period;

d. A fee of $150 for the fourth or any subsequent impoundment in any 12 month period.

3. Larger livestock (including horses and cattle) and other large animals:
a. A fee of $75 for the first impoundment in any 12 month period;

b. A fee of $100 for the second impoundment in any 12 month period;

c. A fee of $125 for the third impoundment in any 12 month period;

d. A fee of $200 for the fourth or any subsequent impoundment in any 12 month period.