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 4 pm

Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 6 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.

         


Animal Control Quick Links
General Information
Dispatch
open 24/7
Animal Control Officer
Kadell, Roger
Phone Numbers
503-366-4614
Fax: 503-366-3990
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
Animal Control
2084 Oregon St
Saint Helens, OR,
OR
97051

Animal Control open Monday - Wednesday
10:00am - 2:00pm
Licenses and Redemption of Lost Dogs
10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Wednesday
Weekends
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.