Need a reminder of Aurora, Colorado's dog licensing requirements?  There are several licenses, fees, and restrictions that need to be adhered to before bringing that perfect dog into your home. 

• Licensed dogs are required for any pups over six months of age.  Dogs must receive all of their required shots. 
• Failure to comply with this rule will cost the owner a $50.00 fine for the first offense.  Second offense is $75.00.  Third offense is $100.00 fine a possibility of 180 days in jail.  License the dogs please!  It can be done online:  www.auroragov.org/AuroraGov/Departments/Neighborhood_Services/Animal_Care/Licenses__Permits__and_Forms/DogandCatLicenseRenewals/index.htm
• Dogs need to be spayed or neutered after six months of age. There are special medical conditions that can be met, check with your veterinarian.
• It is illegal to own pit balls within the City limits.  There are also other restricted breeds:  American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier,  American Bulldog Canary Dog (Presa Canario), Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff), Presa Mallorquin, and Tosa (Tosa Inu)  See ordinance for more information www.auroragov.org/stellent/groups/public/documents/article-publication/019891.pdf
• Dogs are not allowed to bark, yelp or disrupt neighbors or passerbys.  

Need more information?  Read the ordinance in its entirety by clicking onto:  www.auroragov.org/AuroraGov/Departments/Neighborhood_Services/Animal_Care/Animal_Related_Ordinances/index.htm