Dog Licensing

Dog licensing is an annual event.  Dogs more than six months of age may be licensed any time after January 1st of a calendar year, but must be licensed no later than April 1st of the same year in order to avoid the additional fee assessment.  If a dog reaches 6 months of age after April 1st, the owner must apply for a license within 30 days; the fee is reduced by half after October 1st.  All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination in order to become licensed.

 

All dogs over three months of age shall be vaccinated against rabies.  The initial vaccination shall be valid for 12 months.  Within 9 to 12 months of the initial vaccination, the animal must receive a booster vaccination.  All subsequent vaccinations following the initial vaccination shall be valid for 36 months.

 

 

(state increased fees by $2 effective January 1, 2025, prices below reflect that increase)
By April 1

Neutered/Spayed $15

Unneutered/Not Spayed $19

 

After April 1

Neutered/Spayed $17

Unneutered/Nor Spayed $23

 

The Town of Whitingham has a leash law that states that a person shall not allow a dog to run at large except upon the property of the owner.  Remember to license, leash and love your pet!