Pet microchip licensing requirement
Summary
The city will now rely on microchips instead of collar tags for dog and cat licensing, making it easier to reunite lost pets with owners. Licenses still require an in-person visit with rabies proof, and microchipping costs about $25 at the city shelter.
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Microchipping runs about $25 per pet, and a lifetime license is $10 if the pet is fixed and chipped — often cheaper than the old annual fees.
Pet owners and their animals, since lost pets can be identified and returned without a shelter stay.
Owners—especially low-income households—bear new costs and hassle, and the pets undergo a minor procedure they didn’t need before.
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Under new law, cats and ferrets in Evansville must have microchip
Under new law, cats and ferrets in Evansville must have microchip Courier & Press
City Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026
The city will now rely on microchips instead of collar tags for dog and cat licensing, making it easier to reunite lost pets with owners. Licenses still require an in-person visit with rabies proof, and microchipping costs about $25 at the city shelter.
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