Dog Control Contact Us
Dog Licensing
Licenses can be obtained at the Sheriff's Office or at the Animal Shelter during normal business days/hours. Applications can also be downloaded and mailed to the Animal Control with proof of rabies vaccination or completed online.
Dog licenses issued run concurrent with the rabies vaccination period.
Animal Control - Animal Care Specialist
901 Port Ave
St. Helen's Oregon 97051
Phone: (503) 366-4614
Fax: 503-366-3990
Office Hours:
Monday to Wednesday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 3 pm
Licensing Fees
1 Year | 2 Year | 3 Year | |
Spayed or Neutered Dog | $20.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
Unaltered Dog | $35.00 | $70.00 | $95.00 |
Senior (65) Discount Fixed Dog | $10.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Senior (65) Discount Unaltered Dog | $20.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
Late License Fee $35.00 per household
After citation fee $50.00. *This fee is only required if you have received a citation for unlicensed dog(s)
Kennel Permit (10 dogs or more) $250.00
Groomer Permit Only $100.00
Late Fee for Kennel or Groomer Permit $200.00
Investigations & Complaints
Sheriff's Office Animal Control Officer
Animal Control
901 Port Avenue
Saint Helen's Oregon 97051
Phone: Direct line 503-366-4614
Fax: 503-366-3990
Contact Non-emergency Dispatch if attempting to reach our office outside of business hours.
Phone: 503-397-1521
County Shelter Operations
County shelter operations are separate from the Columbia Humane Society, though located at the same address. The County Shelter office is located in the main entrance of the shelter. The County Shelter is available by appointment. To view any dog held by the County, make arrangements with the shelter staff by calling the number listed below.
Columbia County Animal Control Shelter
2084 Oregon Street
St. Helen's Oregon 97051
Phone: 503-366-4614
Fax: 503-366-3990
The Sheriff's Dog Control Officer uses social media to connect with dog owners. You can go to the Animal Control Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCountyAnimalControl to find any dogs currently held at the Shelter.
Directions: To Animal Shelter
From Portland
Follow Rt.30/Columbia River Highway, north, sign-posted to St. Helens.
Approximately 1 mile north of St. Helens, turn right at the traffic lights onto Deer Island Road. You will cross railroad tracks next to a lumber yard. Immediately after crossing the tracks, turn left onto Oregon Street. Columbia Humane Society is located inside the Holsheimer-Lamar Animal Shelter.
From Rainier
Follow Rt.30/Columbia River Highway, south towards St. Helens.
Go through Columbia City, past the mini mart/gas station which will be on your right hand side. Half a mile on at the first traffic lights, turn left onto Deer Island Road and cross the railroad tracks. Immediately after crossing the tracks, turn left onto Oregon Street. Columbia Humane Soceity is located inside the Holsheimer-Lamar Animal Shelter.