Why Do I License?

Licensing helps Animal Services identify family pets, should an animal become lost. The fees from licensing are used to care for animals and investigate complaints about stray animals, among other services. Other goals of animal licensing are to promote responsible pet ownership and to reduce the tragedies associated with lost pets and pet overpopulation.

In addition, it is the law in the City of Sterling Heights to have your dog licensed. Failure to do so may result in a $500 fine.