Our TWO HEARTS Adoption Special takes place every first Saturday of the month.

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    • Adoptions
      • Adoption Information
      • Available Dogs
      • Available Cats
      • Other Animals
      • Adoption Stories
      • Our Microchips
    • Volunteering
    • Fees
    • Code of Ordinances
      • Definitions
      • Injuring/Poisoning/Trap
      • Injured/Sick/Quarantine
      • Sterlization
      • B.A.T. Code of Ordinances
      • Nuisance Animals
      • Menacing/Dangerous Dogs
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      • Control of Animals
      • Small and Large Animals
    • Resources
    • Statistics
    • Cliff's Notes
    • FAQ'S
City of lawton animal welfare division
  • Home
  • Adoptions
    • Adoption Information
    • Available Dogs
    • Available Cats
    • Other Animals
    • Adoption Stories
    • Our Microchips
  • Volunteering
  • Fees
  • Code of Ordinances
    • Definitions
    • Injuring/Poisoning/Trap
    • Injured/Sick/Quarantine
    • Sterlization
    • B.A.T. Code of Ordinances
    • Nuisance Animals
    • Menacing/Dangerous Dogs
    • Vaccination & Licensing
    • Control of Animals
    • Small and Large Animals
  • Resources
  • Statistics
  • Cliff's Notes
  • FAQ'S

Fees for Licensing, Adoptions, and Permits

Licensing for Dogs and Cats

5-501 Class A License (spayed/neutered)

$11.50

For each dog or cat, lifetime, or change in ownership; Current rabies vaccination

5-501 Class A License Annual Validation and Renewal Fee

$5.75

Must provide proof of current rabies vaccination

5-501 Class B License (unaltered)

$57.50

For each dog or cat, annual, or change in ownership; Current rabies vaccination

5-502 Senior Citizen Class A License

$0.00

For each dog or cat, lifetime, or change in ownership; Current rabies vaccination

5-501 Reissue of Lost or Destroyed Tag

$2.30

Adoption Fees and Handling

5-117 Administrative Processing Fee

$5.75

Applies to each transaction

5-117 Cat Adoption

$23.00

Aged to have been administered the rabies vaccine

5-117 Dog Adoption

$57.50

Aged to have been administered the rabies vaccine

5-117 Livestock

$57.50

Goats, Pigs, etc. available to persons outside of city limits

5-117 Other Animal Types

$5.75

Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Hamsters, Fish, etc.

TWO HEARTS Adoption Special

$20.00

First (1st) Saturday of each month, per dog or cat

5-117 Rabies Vaccination Deposit

$17.25

Deposit for each dog or cat aged too young for the rabies vaccination


Permits for Keeping Small Animals, Fowls, and B.A.T.

5-407 Permit for Keeping Small Animals

$17.25

Up to 12 small animals (fowl, rabbits, ducks, etc.) combined or 2 mini pigs, 125# or less

5-501 Special Handler's Permit

$28.75

For each dog or cat over the limit of three (3) and under eight (8), annually, in addition to each animal license issued

5-106 B.A.T. Breeding, Advertising, Transfer Permit

$287.50

Dog or cat, each


Redemption of Impounded Animals

5-118 Altered or Unaltered Dog or Cat, each

1st Impoundment

$10.00

2nd Impoundment

$23.00

Mandatory Spay/Neuter if Unaltered

3rd Impoundment

$92.00

Or subsequent impoundments

5-118 Boarding Fees

$11.50

Per day, dog or cat, starting on the day of arrival

5-118 Spay/Neuter Deposit Dog or Cat

$40.25

DEPOSIT ONLY-Animal is not spayed or neutered at our facility. Owner must make arrangements with veterinarian to provide services.

5-118 Rabies Vaccination Deposit Dog or Cat

$17.25

Deposit Only-Owner must provide proof of rabies vaccination within 2 weeks after redemption of animal to avoid citations for non-compliance.

5-501 Class A or B License (Prepayment)

$11.50/57.50

All impounded animals not currently licensed will be required to prepay for the city license which will be issued once the owner complies with the Rabies Agreement. 

5-118 Each Small Animal, Fowl or Domestic Bird

$5.75

5-118 Livestock or Other Large Animals

$57.50

Other Fees

5-103 Trap Deposit

$23.00

With signed agreement for two-week usage of trap; Deposit refunded if returned on/by due date

5-121 Owner Requested Euthanasia

$115.00

Per animal

5-121 Deceased Animal Pickup

$46.00

From residence, Aged 62 or older no charge

Owner Release of Adoptable Animal

$20/$40 per litter

Must show valid ID and proof of residency; Animal must pass Behavioral Assessment; Dogs over 3 months are not considered litter-aged; Aggressive/Unadoptable dogs-euthansia fee applies

For Complete Listing of Fees, Please Visit the City of Lawton Website.

Lawton Animal Welfare

2104 SW 6th St Lawton OK 73501

580-581-3219

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