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Renew my pet's license

My pet has a license, but it has expired or will very soon.

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Enter an access code

I received an access code in the mail that I need to enter.

Enter your code

License a pet for the first time

I’ve never licensed a pet with Hitchcock Road Animal Services before.

Log into my licensing account

Access your record to update your account or upload documents.

Questions about your local pet licensing program? We've got answers, visit our FAQ.

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Where we issue licenses

Hitchcock Road Animal Services is contracted to issue licenses in the following areas:

Unincorporated Monterey County

City of Salinas

City of Del Rey Oaks

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

To learn more about licensing services for each jurisdiction, click here.

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Home<em>Safe</em><sup>®</sup> Pet Tag ID containing the address and phone number to report the pet as well as the ID number of the pet

Report a found pet

Please enter the Alphanumeric Code (Tag ID) below.

If you cannot find a match, please contact our HomeSafe^® Team at 1-877-239-6072
so we can help get this pet home quickly!

You (and your pet) are making a difference

Your pet’s license is the ultimate conduit for animal welfare.

Pet licenses fund local animal welfare initiatives

Lost pets with a valid license return home faster

…which opens up shelter space for the animals that need it

100% of your pet’s license fee goes to the Hitchcock Road Animal Services

20% of designer tag sales provide additional funding for animal welfare

Click here to learn more about why pet licensing is important.

It’s more than just a license.

Tags that look good and work hard for your pet

Fashion meets function with license tags that do more.

Equipped with the free HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service.

Your pet’s comprehensive online profile is linked to their license tag.

Personalize with important information.

Choose from hundreds of styles or design your own.

Browse all of our HomeSafe™ enabled tags in the tag store.