Merced County animal services
Official animal care/control provider associated with Merced County for browsing. Service areas can differ between sheltering, field response and licensing; confirm the specific address, species and service with the provider.
The county’s specific licensing page provides the application referral and directs applicants to (209)385-7436. Call to confirm address eligibility and submission requirements; county browsing does not establish that every city uses this provider.
- Availability · County-published dog-license application/referral contact
- Dogs must be licensed. Fines and penalties for an unlicensed dog may exceed $100 per animal. To find out how to license your dog, please call (209) 385-7436. Download a Printable License Application
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Merced County Animal Services · License & Ordinance Information (opens in a new tab)
License & Ordinance Information — license merced
Dogs must be licensed. Fines and penalties for an unlicensed dog may exceed $100 per animal. To find out how to license your dog, please call (209) 385-7436. Download a Printable License Application
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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Merced County Animal Services · License & Ordinance Information (opens in a new tab)
License & Ordinance Information — license merced
Dogs must be licensed. Fines and penalties for an unlicensed dog may exceed $100 per animal. To find out how to license your dog, please call (209) 385-7436. Download a Printable License Application
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 121e33f25e2e6c8b