In Orem, Lehi and the rest of north Utah County, pet licenses come from the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter (NUVAS) in Lindon: $15 a year for a spayed or neutered dog or cat, $35 if not. You need a current rabies certificate, and you can license online.
Details below are from NUVAS's licensing, lost-and-found and animal control pages, and Orem City's animal control page, read Nov. 7, 2026.
Who NUVAS serves
The shelter, at 193 N. 2000 W. in Lindon (801-785-3442), handles licensing and strays for:
Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Fort, Cedar Hills, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Highland, Lehi, Lindon, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Saratoga Springs and Vineyard.
South Utah County licensing goes through the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter in Spanish Fork.
Licensing your pet
NUVAS says pets must be at least four months old with a current rabies vaccination, and you're required to license within 30 days of getting a new pet or moving to Utah County. The license and rabies tag must be on the collar at all times.
| License | Spayed or neutered | Not spayed or neutered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $15 | $35 |
| 2 years | $25 | $65 |
| 3 years | $35 | $95 |
To license online: pick the license, choose new or renewal, and upload your pet's rabies certificate from the vet, showing the clinic, tag number and vaccination dates. NUVAS says "a picture of the rabies tag by itself does not qualify." Staff review it, and the tag arrives by mail. You can also buy in person at the shelter, at some city offices (American Fork, Cedar Hills, Lindon, Lone Peak Public Safety and Saratoga Springs) and at participating vet clinics.
Lost and found
Found a stray? Within 24 hours, call the animal control line for the city where you found it, or call NUVAS at 801-785-3442 to arrange bringing it in. Orem and Lindon animal control share 801-229-7070; Lehi's is 385-201-1005.
Lost a pet? Check the shelter's posted strays for dogs, cats and other animals, then go in person during business hours to redeem. NUVAS lists these fees:
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| First impound | $75 |
| Second impound | $100 |
| Third or more | $150 |
| Boarding | $20 a day |
| Rabies vaccination | $25 |
| License | $15-$35 |
Fees can vary with license and vaccination status and how long the animal was held. Larger animals picked up in Orem, such as horses and goats, go to the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter, 582 W. 3000 N. in Spanish Fork, 801-851-4080.
Shelter hours and adoptions
NUVAS is open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed noon to 2 p.m. Wednesdays for staff training, and closed weekends and holidays. The adoption area closes 30 minutes before closing. The shelter says it isn't accepting owner-surrendered animals at this time. Its adoptable pets page lists dozens of cats and dogs, plus the occasional rabbit or turtle.
Orem's animal rules
From Orem City's animal control page:
- Limit: no more than two dogs or two cats four months or older, unless city code provides otherwise.
- Leash law: dogs must be leashed at all times, even in most parks. The only off-leash area is the dog park at Timpanogos Park.
- Barking: excessive barking at any hour violates city ordinance; report it to non-emergency dispatch, 801-229-7070.
- Wildlife and stray cats: Orem lends live traps for up to two weeks. Request one through the city's online form, and animal control will pick up what you catch.
- Orem has two full-time animal control officers under the police department, working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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- Living in Orem
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- Orem garbage and recycling
- Lehi utilities, power and garbage
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Animal Licensing, North Utah Valley Animal Shelter. Checked November 7, 2026.
- North Utah Valley Animal Shelter: Lost & Found, North Utah Valley Animal Shelter. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Animal Control, North Utah Valley Animal Shelter. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Animal Control, City of Orem. Checked November 7, 2026.
