Thursday, May 31 will be the last day the Town of Fountain Hills will be taking payment for dog licensing renewals, new licenses or processing cancellations.

Maricopa County will be taking over new licenses, renewals and cancellations of all dog licenses. All fees will follow the Maricopa County fee schedule.

Once the transfer is complete, Maricopa County will send all current dog license holders a letter and a new county tag (at no charge). The County tag will replace the Fountain Hills tag and have the same expiration date.

If the current Fountain Hills tag expires during the month of June 2018, you will not receive a renewal form from the town and the renewal payment will not be collected. After the county sends a letter along with the new county tag, the county will start sending renewal letters and begin taking payments. Do not make payment to the county until you receive their letter. There will be no late fees during this transition period.

The Town of Fountain Hills will have Maricopa County licensing information on the Town’s website (fh.az.gov/pets) stating how to apply for a new license or submit payment for a renewal with the county. The county takes payments online, by mail, or in person at their East and West Valley locations.

West Valley Animal Care and control is 2500 S. 27th Ave., Phoenix, south of the Durango loop.

East Valley Animal Care is located at 2630 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa at Loop 101 and Rio Salado Parkway, 602-506-7387.