For one week the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit will be offering county animal licenses to county residents for a fraction of the regular price.  By having their pet registered, owners increase the probability that the animal will be returned to them if lost, rather than taken to the Tri-County Animal Shelter.

The amnesty will take place November 30 through December 6 at the following locations:
 
- Calvert County Sheriff’s Office from Monday, November 30 through Friday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

- Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days, at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department

- Monday, November 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday, December 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

- Solomons Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, December 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Spayed or neutered pets licenses are $3, non-spayed and non-neutered pets cost $10.  Residents need to bring cash or check and a copy of their pet’s current rabies certification.  These reduced rates, which are less than half the normal price, are only applicable at the listed locations and only during amnesty week.

Copies of the county Animal Control Ordinance will be available for residents and is also viewable on the county website by going to  www.co.cal.md.us/  and following the link to the Sheriff’s Office.