By law, every dog must wear a current license tag at all times.  Most shelters, including the Pasadena Humane Society, will hold animals wearing a license up to twice as long as unidentified strays and will attempt to contact the owner listed for the license.  

Pasadena Humane Society handles dog licensing for two cities only: Arcadia and La Canada/Flintridge.  Residents of Pasadena, Glendale and neighboring communities: you may check our Pet Owner's Guide - Licensing section for your local licensing information. To license your dog in all other cities, contact your city hall or local animal control facility.

Arcadia and La Canada/Flintridge Licensing
Dog licenses may be obtained at any time of year, and are good for one year from that date.  Dogs must be 4 months or older, and have had their rabies shot.  Licenses must be renewed every year, even though tags are permanent.

Click for printable license applications for:
Arcadia or La Canada/Flintridge

If your dog is impounded wearing a current license, we will try to contact you immediately based on the information we have stored in our computer system.  Please call us to update your information for free if you move or change telephone numbers. For a $5 fee PHS will engrave your name and phone number on the back of your license tag. 

Please call 626-792-7151 x115 if you have any questions.