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2 Goal(s) Determination: Clarify Objectives (what is the purpose of the license, what do you hope to achieve?) Do you want to: 1. Ensure dogs are vaccinated (health and safety)? Then you may want to: • Amend your ordinances to require a license every three years; or • Allow a lifetime license; or • Only state the requirement in ordinance, no license or enforcement action Pros:  If you require the license, the City can be assured that those that register their dog(s) will be vaccinated.  If you offer a lifetime license, you may get more participation.  If you only state the requirement in the ordinance and do not require a license, you reduce the costs associated with administering the licensing program. Cons:  Many people do not currently register their dogs. Therefore, you have not control or knowledge if they are vaccinated.  If you offer a lifetime license or no license requirement, you will need to trust the dog owner will continue to keep vaccinations current (burden is on the dog owner). 2. To only have the ability for the City to identify lost/stray dogs and to provide rules of animal/owner conduct? Then you may want to: • Allow a lifetime license if micro chipped, if not - every three years Pros:  Provides a mean for the City to contact the dog owner. Cons:  Not everyone microchips their pet. Therefore, you may still require the licensing.  Not everyone will register his or her dog. Therefore, this benefit would be lost regardless. 3. To generate revenue for animal services? • N/A (The amount collected barely covers the costs to administer the license). 4. To acknowledge lack of participation by current dog owners Then you may want to: • Vaccination requirement in ordinance only, no licensing program • Educate dog owners on vaccination requirement (like most other regulations). 6