I just got the license renewal for Belle (she died last summer) and got a little ranty because it's up to $26 a year for a dog license now. Then when I hear what you have to put up with, maybe it's worth it. If I catch a loose dog, doesn't even have to be on my property, animal control will come pick it up. They also came twice to feed my broody that got left behind when we had to evacuate for the fire. Sad truth is the people that let their dogs runs and don't neuter are the same ones that don't get them licensed.