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Animals & Pets

Dog 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.

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Capital Canine Club

Become a Capital Canine Club member by pledging to keep Salem streams clean by cleaning up after your pets.

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Best Way 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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Get A Dog License

Dog licenses are not required by the City of Salem, but are required by Marion and Polk Counties.

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Goat Grazing

Here are some rules and suggestions for using goats to clear vegetation from land.

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Mayor's Monarch Pledge

Mayor Julie Hoy is working to encourage the public to help save the monarch butterfly population.

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Report Barking Dogs

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

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Give Wildlife a Hand

Chintimini Wildlife Center provides information online and a hotline at 541-745-5324 to help with injured or distressed wildlife. They help with native birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, and offer wildlife rehabilitation year-round.