Burien pet owners can now obtain licenses for their dogs and cats at reduced rates. Licenses for altered pets are $10; unaltered pets, $25. The licenses are good through June 30.

The city of Burien requires the purchase each year of a pet license for all dogs and cats 6 months of age or older. The fee is based on whether the pet is altered or not. Full-year licenses are $20 for altered pets; $50, unaltered pets and are issued on July 1, good through June 30.

Residents 65 years of age and older may obtain a special permanent license for the lifetime of their altered pet for a one-time charge of $15. Proof of spay/neuter must be submitted.

Current pet licenses issued by King County Animal Control are valid in the city through June 30. County licenses can be exchanged for city of Burien licenses at no charge. Lifetime licenses issued by King County will be honored. Pet owners of altered animals must bring documentation of the surgery in order to get the lower rate.

The public can apply online for a license at www.burienwa.gov/animalcontrol or at Burien City Hall, 400 SW 152nd St., Ste. 300, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; Burien City Hall North, 11846 Des Moines Memorial Dr., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. - noon. You can also pick up an application form at Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave. S.W., and at most local pet stores and veterinarians.