St. Francis, KS

Animal care and wellness first, then what is available locally.

Animal care and wellness

Pet licence required
Website: https://stfrancisks.citycode.net/articleDogs.htm
Fees: $3 per year neutered/spayed dog; $10 per year unneutered/unspayed dog; $5 late penalty after March 1; $1 duplicate tag
Species: dogs
Required: Yes
Ordinance url: https://stfrancisks.citycode.net/articleDogs.htm
City Code 2-201: every owner of a dog over six months must register annually with the city clerk (registration year Jan 1-Dec 31; register within 30 days of acquiring or bringing a dog into the city); a current rabies certificate must be presented. Source is the Citycode publication marked 'UNOFFICIAL DRAFT'.
Source: City of St. Francis - City Code (Citycode, unofficial draft), Ch. 2 Art. 2 Dogs · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Rabies vaccination requirement
Rule: Owners of dogs over six months must maintain effective rabies immunization (2-201(b)) and must display a current rabies certificate from an accredited veterinarian (vaccination within two years) when requested by the animal control officer or any law enforcement officer (2-204).
Scope: city
Ordinance url: https://stfrancisks.citycode.net/articleDogs.htm
Source: City of St. Francis - City Code (Citycode, unofficial draft), Ch. 2 Art. 2 Dogs · Checked Nov 5, 2026

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