Animal Related Ordinances and Forms

Columbia County Kennel Ordinance
All kennels must meet the requirements outlined in the County Kennel ordinance 2007-7.

Columbia County Kennel Application
All kennels in Columbia County with more than 10 dogs or persons who breed, board, train or sell dogs are required to obtain a kennel license.

Kennel Inspection Report Form
All kennels will be inspected using a kennel inspection format.

Puppy Mill Ordinance
Oregon Revised Statues regarding puppy mills

Columbia County Dog Nuisance Ordinance
Provides for the abatement of nuisances created by the possession of ten or more of any combination of licensed or unlicensed dogs within Columbia County.

Columbia County Livestock-At-Large Ordinance
Protects the health, safety and welfare of residents of Columbia County by declaring livestock at large in closed range livestock districts in unincorporated areas of Columbia County to be a nuisance.

Foster to Adopt Form
For those wishing to foster to adopt a found animal and not surrender the animal to the county's animal shelter.

Dog License Application

All dogs that reside in Columbia County are required by Oregon law to license dogs as part of a rabies enforcement program.

Public Records Request
For information on animal complaints.