The localities in the Roanoke Valley have different licensing requirements for pets as well as different limitations on the number of pets an individual household may possess.

Roanoke City

All animals registered on or before December 31st of each year with the City Treasurer’s Office, 540.853.2561.

One year registration: $10/animal ($5 with proof of spay/neuter).

Three year registration: $25/animal ($10 with proof of spay/neuter)

Pet Limits: 4 dogs – 6 cats (if all sterilized)

Roanoke County

All animals registered on or before December 31st of each year with the County Treasurer’s Office, 540.772.2056.

One year registration: $10/animal ($5 discount with proof of spay/neuter).

Three year registration: $27.50/animal ($13.50 with proof of spay/neuter)

Pet Limits: 3 dogs – 6 cats (4 must be sterilized)

Botetourt County

All animals registered on or before December 31st of each year with the County Treasurer’s Office, 540.473.8254.

One year registration: $10/animal ($5 with proof of spay/neuter).

Three year registration: $25/animal ($10 with proof of spay/neuter)

Pet Limits: 4 dogs – No limit on cats

City of Salem

All animals registered on or before December 31st of each year with the City Treasurer’s Office, 540.375.3024.

One year registration: $10/animal ($5 with proof of spay/neuter)

Pet Limits: 3 dogs – 2 cats

Town of Vinton

All animals registered on or before December 31st of each year with the Treasurer’s Office, 540.983.0608.

One year registration: $10/animal ($5 with proof of spay/neuter)

Three year registration: $27.50/animal ($13.50 with proof of spay/neuter)

Pet Limits: 4 pets total (2 must be sterilized)