Animals & Pets

​Pet licenses are not required by the City of Salem, but are required by Marion and Polk Counties. You will find a variety of opportunities to interact with and study wildlife in the Salem area.

Pledge to keep Salem streams clean by cleaning up after your pets.
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Guidelines for keeping bees for personal use.
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Feeding wildlife human foods is bad for their health and the environment, but there are still ways to enjoy local wildlife.
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Rules for using goats to clear vegetation from land.
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How to handle pests and wildlife in and around your home.
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Mayor Chuck Bennett is working to encourage the public to help save the monarch butterfly population.
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Guidelines for keeping chickens and ducks for personal use.
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What’s happening
May 30
City Holiday

Some City offices closed for holiday observance.

Jun. 20
City Holiday

Some City offices closed for holiday observance.

Jul. 04
City Holiday

Some City offices closed for holiday observance.

Sep. 05
City Holiday

Some City offices closed for holiday observance.

Nov. 11
City Holiday

Some City offices closed for holiday observance.

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Code Compliance
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
555 Liberty ST SE RM 305
Salem OR 97301
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