--- title: Moving Pets to Washoe County: Licenses and Rabies url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-with-pets-to-washoe-county/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - Moving pets to Washoe County: licensing and rules # Moving pets to Washoe County Washoe County requires a dog license for dogs 4 months and older, and Regional Animal Services needs a current rabies certificate to issue one. Licenses renew every year, and the shelter is at 2825 Longley Lane in Reno. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Pets feel a move more than anyone. Before you arrive, it helps to know the license and vaccination steps for Washoe County, and how to keep an animal calm while the house empties. ## Dog licenses Washoe County Code requires dogs 4 months and older in the county's congested areas to be licensed, even dogs that never leave the house. Regional Animal Services issues the license and asks for a copy of the current rabies certificate. Licenses are renewed every year. You can apply online through the county's licensing system, by mail or in person at the shelter at 2825 Longley Lane, Suite A in Reno. Bring your out-of-state license papers, if you have them, and the rabies certificate from your vet. ## Rabies and vaccines Rabies vaccination is required for dogs and cats, and county pages describe low-cost vaccination clinics. If your pet's vaccine expired during the move, update it before you license. Keep copies of vet records in a folder with your first-night supplies. ## Before moving day Pets do best when the routine stays steady. Our guides on [moving with dogs](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-with-dogs/) and [moving with cats](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-with-cats/) suggest a quiet room with the door closed while the crew works, or a friend's home or boarding for the loading day. [Fish](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-with-fish/) need a separate plan. Tell your estimator about animals at the in-home visit so crews know which rooms stay closed and where gates must remain shut. ## Arriving in Reno Dry air, altitude and cold nights are new for animals too. Keep fresh water out, check paws on winter sidewalks and walk dogs early or late in summer when afternoons reach the 90s F on about 65 days a year. Wildfire smoke can irritate lungs; see [smoke season](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/wildfire-smoke-season/). Check lease rules on pet deposits; see [renting in Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/renting-in-reno/). Keep a collar with a tag showing your new address. ## Pets and the move Your pets travel with you, not on the truck. Moving to Nevada from another state, you book with O'Brien's and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then deliver, unpack and store in Sparks. A free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes you keep; call 775-359-6683. See also the [new resident checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/new-resident-checklist/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Washoe County Regional Animal Services, Dog Licensing](https://www.washoecounty.gov/animal/Licenses/index.php) - [Washoe County Regional Animal Services, Rabies](https://www.washoecounty.gov/animal/information/Rabies%20.php) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving with dogs](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-with-dogs/) - [Moving with cats](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-with-cats/) - [New Nevada resident checklist: first 30, 60, 90 days](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/new-resident-checklist/) - [Wildfire smoke season: what newcomers should know](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/wildfire-smoke-season/) Moving to Reno guides ## Read next - [Is Reno a good place to live? 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Do I need a dog license in Washoe County? Yes. Dogs 4 months and older in congested areas need one, with a current rabies certificate. ### Where do I get a license? Online, by mail, or at Regional Animal Services at 2825 Longley Lane, Suite A in Reno. ### Do licenses expire? They renew every year. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070