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.

Become a Capital Canine Club Member

Pledge to keep Salem streams clean by cleaning up after your pets.

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Best Ways to Enjoy Wildlife

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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Chicken Keeping Rules

Guidelines for keeping chickens for personal use.

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Get a Pet License

Goat Grazing Rules

Rules for using goats to clear vegetation from land.

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Manage Urban Pests and Wildlife

How to handle pests and wildlife in and around your home.

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Mayor’s Monarch Pledge

Mayor Chuck Bennett is working to encourage the public to help save the monarch butterfly population.

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Report Barking Dogs and Noise Complaints

Instructions on reporting barking dogs and other noise complaints to the non-emergency police number.

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What’s happening

Sep. 02

Labor Day