Delaware Animal Services
The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is partnering with DocuPet, an online pet registration provider, to open their new and modernized dog licensing and complimentary HomeSafe 24/7 lost pet service to Delaware dog owners. The platform is intended to offer a more convenient and accessible way for owners to register their pets, with the added benefit of keeping lost dogs out of shelters and helping return them home safely, officials said.
Owners who license their dogs on the DocuPet platform will receive their assigned tag with a unique code that links directly to a dog’s secure online profile. Anyone who finds a lost pet can reference the code, which will be able to create a Found Pet Report in seconds. Owners can also create Lost Pet Reports as soon as they realize their pet has gone missing. Additionally, DocuPet’s dedicated dispatch staff is available 24/7 to reunite lost pets with their families around the clock.
Licensing dogs in Delaware is legally required for all dogs 6 months or older, and requires a valid rabies vaccination. To encourage compliance, as part of the new partnership, the State is waiving late fees for expired licenses until July 15. Current licenses will remain active until their expiration date.
“Our new partnership with DocuPet will be extremely valuable to dog owners and necessary for animal safety within the state,” said Christina Motoyoshi, director of OAW. “Licensing your dog helps reduce the number of animals in shelters, freeing up space and resources for pets in need. Licensing also helps to ensure public safety and support critical animal services to our community. We’re excited for residents to take advantage of this program to help keep their own pets and others in the community safe.”
Pet owners can learn more and register pet licenses online at stateofdelaware.docupet.com. Owners can select a standard tag or upgrade and choose from hundreds of colorful and unique designer tag styles online or design their own tags with a customization tool. They can use code LICENSES to get $5 off a designer tag. For pet licensing questions, visit animalservices.delaware.gov. For more information on DocuPet, visit DocuPet.com.
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