McCracken County Dog License

Pursuant to Senate Bill 133 of the 2004 General Assembly amended KRS 258, counties are allow to establish animal licensing and control programs.  McCracken County Ordinance No. 2005-14, an ordinance establishing minimum animal control and licensing requirements, was adopted by the McCracken County Fiscal Court on October 24, 2005.   Section III of this ordinance states "The owner of all dogs over the age of four (4) months or those who harbor or maintain dogs in the county shall license and register their dog(s) with Animal Control, in accordance with regulations established by Fiscal Court."  A dog license may be obtained at the Deputy Judge's office located at the McCracken County Courthouse and at the following veterinarian clinics:

Animal Wellness Center	534-9333
Ceglinski Animal Clinic	554-0171
Heartland Veterinary Hospital	443-9911
Lone Oak Animal Clinic	554-0385
Paducah Veterinary Clinic	443-8835

The cost is $3.00. The rabies vaccination certificate must be presented at the time of purchase. Some veterinarians may charge an additional handling fee. The license will expire one year from the date of purchase..