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Zillah plans Bark Park opening and proposes one‑day free dog licenses for residents
Summary
Zillah announced a ribbon‑cutting for its first off‑leash Bark Park at Loges Park and staff proposed offering a one‑day free annual dog license to residents who show current rabies vaccination; the council motion to adopt the one‑day free license was recorded but the minutes do not specify the vote outcome.
City staff announced the ribbon‑cutting and grand opening of Zillah’s first off‑leash recreational Bark Park at Loges Park, scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025. The City will partner with the Yakima Humane Society to offer a drive‑through low‑cost vaccination and microchipping clinic at the park on the same day.
To encourage responsible pet ownership and licensing compliance, staff proposed offering free annual dog licenses to Zillah residents for one day only if they provide proof of a current rabies vaccination. The proposal was discussed during the study session and brought forward as a motion during the council meeting: Councilmember Beth Husted moved, seconded by Councilmember Wes Argo, to provide free annual licenses for one day to qualifying residents in lieu of direct city funding for the pet service event. The council minutes record the motion and second; the recorded vote outcome for this motion is not specified in the text of the minutes.
Why it matters: The Bark Park opening and the one‑day license incentive are intended to increase licensing compliance and make vaccinations and microchipping more accessible to residents. The minutes link the incentive directly to proof of current rabies vaccination and to the city’s partnership with the Yakima Humane Society.
