Pet Licensing, Microchip & Fees

City Pet Licenses

City pet licenses are required for dogs and cats 4 months of age and older residing within city limits. The license expires on the same date as the animal's rabies vaccination certificate.

Texas State Law mandates that all dogs and cats have current rabies vaccinations. Animal Control enforces this law by requiring proof of the animal's current rabies vaccination certificate when purchasing a pet license.

Where to Purchase a Pet License

Pet licenses can be purchased at UC Animal Care & Control, located at 134 Athenian Drive. For your convenience, you may also purchase a pet license by mail.

Keep Your Pet's Record Current

To keep our pet database up-to-date, notify our office to update your phone number or address. If you move outside city limits, inform us so we can inactivate your pet's record and stop renewal notices. If your pet has a microchip, notify the microchip company of your new contact information.

Lost, Stolen, Given Away, or Deceased Pets

If your pet becomes lost, given away, or is deceased, notify our office immediately to update the pet record.

Pet License Renewal Notices

Renewal notices will be mailed when your pet's license is due to expire. You must show your pet's current rabies vaccination certificate to renew the license. Failure to respond to renewal notices may result in a citation.

License Your Pet

To purchase a pet license by mail, download and complete the city pet license form, attach a copy of your pet's current rabies vaccination certificate, and mail it with the appropriate fee. For a tri-annual license, the rabies vaccination certificate must indicate a tri-annual rabies vaccine. We process pet licenses only for residents of Universal City.

Mail the information to: City of Universal City
Attn: Animal Care & Control
2150 Universal City Blvd.
Universal City, TX 78148

For in-person visits: Animal Care & Control
134 Athenian Dr.
Universal City, TX 78148

City Pet License Fees

Tri-annual pet licenses require a tri-annual rabies vaccination.

Microchip Your Pet

Microchips help reunite lost pets with their owners. We encourage you to use this low-cost service. Bring your pet's current rabies vaccination certificate to have your pet microchipped. Call to schedule an appointment.

Microchip with free registration - $10

Microchip Information

• Pet owners must keep contact information current.
• If there is a change in ownership, both owners are responsible for ensuring the microchip is updated with the new owner's information.

Impound and Quarantine Fees

Owners reclaiming an impounded animal are liable for any impound and boarding fees, which must be paid before the animal will be released.

If the animal is in quarantine because it bit a person or another animal: