Tag: animal-control

  • Tacoma fire and animal control desk

    Fire and animals both get called into the wrong number. Last checked August 29, 2026.

    Fire

    Emergency: 911
    Tacoma Fire Department admin: (253) 591-5737, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 901 Fawcett Avenue
    Fire Prevention: (253) 591-5740
    Department page: tacoma.gov fire

    Burn rules change. The city posts burn-ban pages when they are on. Do not assume last summer’s rule. Fire-code complaints can go through 311. Incident data lives on TFD’s public dashboard linked from that fire page.

    Animal Control

    (253) 627-PETS (7387) · petinfo@tacoma.gov
    Option 1 license · Option 2 control and complaints
    Page: Animal Control

    On duty Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. After 4 p.m. they take emergencies only. Weekends: no officers on duty — animal emergency is 911. Officers cover Tacoma, Fircrest, and Ruston. Wild animals are WDFW, not this line.

    Impounds go to Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 383-2733. License how-to: Pet license desk. Barking, leash, scoop: 311 or option 2. Deliberate cruelty in progress: 911.

  • Tacoma pet license desk

    If you live in Tacoma or Fircrest, dogs, cats, and pigs over eight weeks need a city license. Indoor cats count. New residents have 30 days. Last checked August 29, 2026. Fees in the table are the September 1, 2025 ordinance. Confirm before you pay.

    The desk

    Animal Control and Animal Licensing: (253) 627-PETS (7387)
    Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    747 Market Street, Room 220 (some mail instructions still say Room 212 — the application PDF says 220)
    Site: Licensing fees · Apply path: Apply for a license

    Dogs wear the tag. Licensed microchipped cats do not have to wear it. One free replacement tag per year; extras $10. Late: $15 after 30 days past expiration, $25 after 60.

    Annual fees (city limits)

    • Altered dog $40 · altered cat $30 · altered pig $40
    • Unaltered dog or cat $175
    • Senior 65+, permanent disability, or current TPU Bill Credit Assistance: altered dog $10, altered cat $5, unaltered dog or cat $100
    • Potentially dangerous dog, first year $300, renewal $100

    Reduced rates for disability or TPU assistance cannot finish online. Phone or counter only, with proof. Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County and some vets can start the license when you adopt.

    Mail: City of Tacoma, 747 Market St., Room 220, Tacoma, WA 98402. Checks to City of Tacoma. Need rabies and spay/neuter proof for the altered rate.

    Animal complaints and bites go through 311 / Civic Desk, not this fee line.