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Louisville Metro Government
Dataset Description
Animal Services Provides for the care and control of animals in the Louisville Metro area, including pet licensing and pet adoption.
Data Dictionary:
| Field Name | Field Description |
|---|---|
| animal id | Unique identifying number assigned to each specific animal |
| tag number | Unique identifying number assigned to each individual tag |
| tag type | The type of tag or permit purchased |
| --- | --- |
| LIC 3YSR | 3yr senior spayed/neutered license |
| LIC ALTERED | 1 year spayed/neutered license |
| LIC ASST | 1 year assistance animal license |
| LIC DD1 | year dangerous dog license |
| LIC MULTIPLE | 1 year discounted license when they license more than 3 animals |
| LIC PDD | 1 year potentially dangerous dog license |
| LIC SR | 1 year senior altered license |
| LIC UNALTERED | 1 year non spayed or neutered license |
| PER ADV | Animal Drawn Vehicle permit |
| PER BOARDING | Boarding permit |
| PER CIRCUS | Circus permit |
| PER CIRCUS EL | Elephant Ride permit |
| PER CLASS A | Class A kennel license |
| PER HS | Animal Welfare Group permit |
| PER PS NOSELL | Pet Shop not selling dogs, cats or ferrets permit |
| PER PS SELL | Pet shop selling dogs, cats or ferrets permit |
| PER STABLE | Stable permit |
| PER SWINE | Swine permit |
| RAB VAC CERT | Rabies vaccination tag |
| RABIES CERT | Rabies vaccination tag |
| tag date | The date the tag was issued to the owner |
| tag expire | The date that the tag expires |
| tag status | The status of the tag or permit |
| --- | --- |
| DEAD | Pet is deceased |
| DUPLICATE | Owner lost the tag and it is replaced |
| EXPIRED | Tag is expired |
| GAVE AWAY | Owner gave pet away to new owner and did not transfer tag |
| LOST | Owner no longer has the pet |
| MOVED | Owner no longer lives in Jefferson County |
| MOVED JEFF | Owner no longer lives in Jefferson County |
| NO REASON | Did not give a reason |
| NOT MY PET | Owner no longer has the pet |
| NOT OWNER | Owner no longer has the pet |
| RENEWED | New license has been issued |
| REPLACED | Owner lost the tag and it is replaced |
| RETUR MAIL | Owners moved and the tag is undeliverable |
| REVOKED | Tag or permit taken away due to violations |
| TEMPORARY | Issued to a person until requirements are met |
| TURN IN | Owner no longer has the pet |
| UNKNOWN | Did not give a reason |
| vax date | The date the animal was given a rabies vaccination |
| vax expire | The date the rabies vaccination expires |
| city | location information associated with the owner of the animals address |
| state | |
| zip code | |
| animal type | Type of animal associated with the tag |
| sex | The sex of the animal |
| --- | --- |
| F | female |
| N | neutered |
| S | spayed |
| U | unknown |
| pet dob | The date of birth of the animal |
| bites | Does the animal have a bite reported to MAS? (Y)es |
| color | The color of the animal |
| breed | The breed of animal |
| vet name | The name of the vet or agency that administered the rabies vaccination |
Contact:
Adam Hamilton
Adam.Hamilton@louisvilleky.gov
Organization: Louisville Metro Government
Organization URL: https://catalog.data.gov/organization/louisville-ky
Last updated: 2025-08-01T07:12:24.681Z
Tags: Animal Services, Animals, Jefferson County, Kentucky, LMAS, License, Louisville, Louisville Metro, Louisville Metro Animal Services, Louisville Metro KY, Tag, Updated Daily