Caring for your pet could get more expensive in Omaha.The city council plans to hold a public hearing on raising the cost of annual pet licensing fees.Fees to license a sterilized dog generally cost $26 and $13 for a cat. The city is proposing a $1.25 increase starting Jan. 1, with another $1 increase in 2026.The city says this will help offset the Nebraska Humane Society’s cost of enforcement.Mobile Pet Food Pantry works to help families with pet needs. Read more here.Omaha is also proposing to raise the price of animal removals. The first removals are free, and the second and third would cost $15, with $50 for subsequent removals.The humane society said that’s supposed to intervene with owners that rely on the shelter to remove non-domestic animals.The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday during the city council’s meeting at city hall.Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
Caring for your pet could get more expensive in Omaha.
The city council plans to hold a public hearing on raising the cost of annual pet licensing fees.
Fees to license a sterilized dog generally cost $26 and $13 for a cat. The city is proposing a $1.25 increase starting Jan. 1, with another $1 increase in 2026.
The city says this will help offset the Nebraska Humane Society’s cost of enforcement.
Mobile Pet Food Pantry works to help families with pet needs. Read more here.
Omaha is also proposing to raise the price of animal removals. The first removals are free, and the second and third would cost $15, with $50 for subsequent removals.
The humane society said that’s supposed to intervene with owners that rely on the shelter to remove non-domestic animals.
The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday during the city council’s meeting at city hall.
Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
