Spokane Valley, WA Animal Ordinances: Microchipping (2026)
Key Facts
- General pet microchip mandate
- None for ordinary pets
- Microchip required for
- Declared dangerous dogs
- Governing section
- SVMC § 7.30.045(A)(6)
- Also conditional option for
- Potentially dangerous dogs, § 7.30.040(D)(3)
- Annual registration fee
- $100
- Registration renewal
- Every 12 months, reinspection required
Summary
Spokane Valley does not require microchips for ordinary pets, but a dog declared dangerous cannot be registered without one. SVMC § 7.30.045(A)(6) requires "a microchip implant injected for identification purposes pursuant to Spokane County Code Section 5.04.036" before the certificate of registration is issued.
The certificate of registration shall be issued only if the owner or keeper of the dangerous dog presents sufficient proof at the discretion of the animal control director of some or all of the following: ... A microchip implant injected for identification purposes pursuant to Spokane County Code Section 5.04.036; and ... The dangerous dog shall be spayed/neutered at the owner's expense to complete the registration.
Full Breakdown
The microchip requirement sits inside Spokane Valley's dangerous dog registration process, not as a general pet rule. 080, an animal-control-approved muzzle and leash, indoor confinement except on an approved leash, and spay or neuter of the dog at the owner's expense to complete registration. 045(B), the owner also pays a $100 annual registration fee on top of regular dog licensing fees, and the registration must be renewed every 12 months with a reinspection of the facility required before renewal. 036" as one of several conditions the animal control director can impose, alongside fencing, a dog run, or a leash requirement, without the registration fee or bond that dangerous dog status carries.
Violations & Fines
No dangerous dog may be returned to its owner "prior to the issuance of the certificate of registration" under § 7.30.045(A), so a missing microchip keeps the dog impounded. Once registered, "a dangerous dog's owner or keeper who violates any condition imposed under this section shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor" under § 7.30.035(G).
Frequently Asked Questions
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