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Breeders and Fanciers

Public Health, Policy & Planning

Any person who owns or harbors a cat or dog over the age of six months that has not been spayed or neutered shall procure a permit for breeding cats or dogs issued by San Mateo County Animal Control under Section 6.12.030 of the Municipal Code.

This annual permit is required in addition to licensing the animals. Note: Not all cities in San Mateo County allow breeding and/or Breeder Permits. Please check your city’s ordinance.

Any person’s property that is zoned to allow a person to harbor over four animals, dogs and cats, is also required to obtain a Fancier Permit from the Animal Control Program. This annual permit is required in addition to licensing the animals. Note: Not all cities in San Mateo County allow Fancier Permits. Please check your city’s ordinance.

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