1.1.0 Cats (Feral)
No one working for the City of Independence has any responsibility for feral cats or other wild animals. The Police Department does have live cages that they will loan out to citizens who want to attempt to trap these animals; take them to the Humane Society, relocate them outside of town, or have them euthanized at a veterinarian. A $25.00 security deposit is required upon loan of the traps and will be refunded upon return of the traps. The traps will be loaned out no longer than 2 weeks at a time.
Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon - A spay/neuter program for feral cats with a caregiver providing food.
PO Box 82734
Portland, OR 97282
503-797-2606
E-mail: feralcats_oregon@yahoo.com
Salem Friends of Felines - Rescue/adoption program.
PO Box 12453
Salem, OR 97309
503-581-9444
E-mail: info@salemfriendsoffelines.org
Website: http://salemfriendsoffelines.org
1.2.0 Dogs
1.2.1 Adoption
Dogs are available for adoption from the police department after they have been at the impound for three days. The new owner must sign a dog adoption certificate. The adoption charge is $60.00 and entitles the dog to receive a well-pet exam, rabies vaccine, and a microchip from:
Ash Creek Animal Clinic
194 S. Main St.
Independence, OR 97351
503-838-5325
1.2.2 Licensing
Dog licenses must be obtained at the police department by the time a dog is 6 months of age and has had a rabies vaccine.
These licenses are also available by mail or
online CLICK HERE.
The cost is as follows:
1 year altered = $10.003 year altered = $26.001 year unaltered = $25.003 year unaltered = $75.00 A citizen with 3 or more dogs must apply for a kennel permit.
These applications are available at the business office or at the police department.
Completed applications must be turned in to the police department.
Once the application is turned in, a review process with occur, which includes input from the police department and the community development director to determine the approval or denial of the permit.
The cost is as follows:
1 year kennel permit = $30.001 year dog license = $5.00 per dog1.2.3 Stray/At Large
If a dog is reported at large within the city, every effort by the police department will be made to locate an owner. This is most easily achieved if the dog is wearing a license tag. The police department will board a dog at our impound for three days if we are unable to determine an owner, or five days if clearly licensed. Information on impounded dogs is posted on the front door of the police department. At the completion of the third day, arrangements will be made to either take the dog to the Humane Society of the Willamette Valley or adopt it out locally.
Humane Society of the Willamette Valley
4246 Turner Road SE
Salem, OR 97301
503-585-5900
Website: http://www.hsvw.com
1.3.0 Wild Animals (See Cats, feral).