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Animal Control : Animal Licensing : Staff Contact Information Schedule of Fees & Charges Animal Control The 20 incorporated cities and towns of San Mateo County contract with the County to operate a countywide animal control program.  The County contracts with the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS), a private, non-profit organization, to enforce all animal control and anti-cruelty laws and to provide sheltering for homeless animals and other services. Under the Field Services and Humane Investigations Division, PHS staff handles many services, including: • Capture of at-large or stray dogs and cats • Rescue injured animals • Pick up dead animals from public property • Enforce the leash law and other local ordinances • Investigate dog bites and attacks • Euthanasia of severely injured animals, as well as other services. The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS) may be reached at (650) 340-8200 and is located at 12 Airport Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401. back to top Animal Licensing The County works to protect the health and safety of the public through licensing, education and outreach. All dogs that reside within the County must have annual rabies vaccinations and be licensed. While vaccinations and licensing is suggested for all cats residing in the County, it is required in the City of Belmont, City of San Mateo, and all unincorporated areas of the County. Proper licensing is essential to ensure compliance with rabies vaccination and reduce the potential for a rabies outbreak in San Mateo County. By licensing your vaccinated animals, the County maintains an up-to-date tracking system in case of a bite or rabies exposure. This system increases the likelihood of finding an aggressive animal or an animal that has bitten, and reduces the number of people who must receive post-exposure rabies vaccine after a bite. As of January 1, 2008, the County contracts with PetData, Inc., a Texas-based company, to administer licensing for animals that reside within the County. To find out if your pet is licensed or to update your pet's information, please contact PetData, Inc. at 1 (866) 925-5906. This is a toll-free number. Instructions for licensing your pet: Mail or bring a copy of your current rabies vaccination certificate Mail or bring in proof of spay/neuter, if applicable Mail, apply online or bring in the correct payment as shown below. To apply by mail, send the appropriate paperwork and payment to: San Mateo County Animal Licensing c/o PetData, Inc. P.O. Box 141929 Irving, TX 75014-1929 To apply online, visit: http://www.petdata.com Toll Free: 1 (866) 925-5906   To purchase your license in person, bring current vaccination certificate, proof of spay/neuter, if applicable, and payment to: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA 12 Airport Boulevard San Mateo, CA 94401 (650) 340-8200  map and directions OR Health Department 225 37th Avenue, Room 125 San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 573-3940 map and directions back to top Staff Contact Information Public Health Director Public Health & Environmental Protection Division (650) 573-3426 Program Manager Animal Control & Licensing (650) 573-3726 Administration Animal Control & Licensing (650) 573-3940 Peninsula Human Society & SPCA Animal Control (650) 340-8200 PetData, Inc. Animal Licensing 1 (866) 925-5906 back to top Schedule of Fees and Charges View/Download Schedule of Fees and Charges [PDF] Animal License Application [PDF] Service Dog Application[PDF] Breeder Application[PDF] Animal Fancier Permit Application[PDF] back to top last updated: 1/14/08