MARION COUNTY — The Indianapolis Animal Care Services is overcrowded and has been for quite some time.
A new registry that went into effect on Wednesday hopes to help Marion County keep up with stray animals and backyard breeders.
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The Marion County Unaltered Animal Registry requires dog owners to register any animals that aren't spayed or neutered in a database maintained by IACS. They also have to agree to annual vet exams.
It also requires Marion County residents with a litter of puppies to report to IACS to make sure the dogs get all their proper vaccinations and are microchipped.
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If a dog is not registered and it winds up in the care of IACS, it will result in a warning for its owner. Further violations could end in fines.
To register, click here.
