How to License Your Dog

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All dogs are required to be licensed. Licensing helps the recovery of lost or stray animals and helps protect the public from rabies, since licensed dogs must have proof of vaccination.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Vaccinations
Dog Carriers
Dog Collars
Dog Leashes
Dog Tags
Dog License
Veterinarian

Step 1

Have your dog vaccinated for rabies. Your veterinarian will let you know when your puppy is ready for this inoculation.
Step 2

Contact your local animal-control agency for licensing information.
Step 3

Take proof of vaccination to the appropriate animal-control agency'typically, the local humane society if you live within city limits.
Step 4

Prepare to pay a fee. Fees are less for spayed and neutered dogs and are considerably less for dogs owned by senior citizens.
Step 5

Affix the license tag to your dog's collar and place the dog license with your other legal documents.
Step 6

Renew the license as required. The animal-control agency should notify you when it's time for renewal.

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Comments

josiesusinno said

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on 8/5/2009 Thanks for the important info!!!

lilly777 said

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on 1/13/2009 nobody should have to pay for a licsense to have a cat or a dog.

Vanessa22 said

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on 1/11/2009 very helpful, thank you

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