(a) 
The required fee for cat and dog licenses is $30.00, regardless if the dog or cat is altered or unaltered.
(b) 
Designated facilities processing fee per license issued: $5.00.
(c) 
Renewal fee will be $30 per a three-year period.
(Ordinance 2018-19, adopted 5/15/18; Ordinance 2023-02 adopted 2/7/2023)
The annual business permit shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee:
(1) 
For each kennel authorized to harbor a maximum of 6 dogs or cats: $75.00.
(2) 
For each kennel authorized to harbor between 7 to 12 dogs or cats: $125.00.
(3) 
For each kennel authorized to harbor 13 or more dogs or cats: $175.00.
(4) 
For each pet shop: $75.00.
(5) 
For other animal establishments: $75.00.
(Ordinance 2023-02 adopted 2/7/2023)
(a) 
First violation of nuisance: $50.00.
(b) 
Second violation of nuisance: $100.00.
(c) 
Third and subsequent violation of nuisance: $150.00.
(Ordinance 2023-02 adopted 2/7/2023)
(a) 
Dog or cat bite, with owner per occurrence: $150.00.
(b) 
Dog bite from a "vicious dog" per occurrence: $200.00.
(Ordinance 2023-02 adopted 2/7/2023)
(a) 
Adoption fee: $25.00.
(b) 
Voluntary forfeited animals: $260.00.
(c) 
Tranquilize or euthanize an animal on-site: $150.00.
(d) 
Quarantine an animal: $150.00.
(e) 
Deceased animal impoundment: $45.00.
(Ordinance 2018-19 adopted 5/15/18; Ordinance 2023-02 adopted 2/7/2023)
(a) 
First violation involving an altered animal: $50.00.
(b) 
First violation involving an intact animal: $50.00.
(c) 
Second violation involving an altered animal: $100.00.
(d) 
Second violation involving an intact animal: $100.00.
(e) 
Third and subsequent violations involving an altered animal: $150.00.
(f) 
Third and subsequent violation involving an intact animal: $150.00.
(Ordinance 2023-02 adopted 2/7/2023)
(a) 
First impoundment of an altered animal: $65.00.
(b) 
First impoundment of an intact animal: $65.00.
(c) 
Second impoundment of an altered animal: $120.00.
(d) 
Second violation involving an intact animal: $120.00.
(e) 
Third and subsequent impoundment of an altered animal: $175.00.
(f) 
Third and subsequent impoundment of an intact animal: $175.00.
(Ordinance 2023-02 adopted 2/7/2023)
(a) 
Mercedes shall pay City of Weslaco $65.00 per animal impounded at City's shelter.
(b) 
Mercedes shall pay City $55.00 per deceased animal taken to City's shelter.
(c) 
Mercedes citizens seeking to reclaim animals shall pay fee as set by City of Weslaco.
(d) 
Mercedes shall pay City of Weslaco $150.00 to tranquilize or euthanize an animal on-site.
(e) 
Mercedes shall pay City of Weslaco $250.00 to quarantine an animal.
(Ordinance 2023-02 adopted 2/7/2023)