Here's our pal Olivier – better known to the local dog pack as Sir Ollie. Today, he's here to remind you to get a shiny, new dog license to add to that collection of tags on your collar.
It's the Law
The law says that by April 1st of each year, all dogs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must obtain a new license from the city or town where they reside.
Ollie says, since most dogs can’t write out a check or fill out forms, responsibility for following this law falls to the people who love them and choose to have a dog in their life.
A Few Tips & Links
- Applications for the 2013 Boston Dog Licenses arrived in homes earlier this month.
- You can also download the forms on the city's website.
- Those who mail in their applications should be certain to include copies of the requested neutering and rabies vaccination certificates, a check payable to animal control, and a stamped self-addressed envelope.
- That envelope will be used to return your dog’s license and tag to you.
- Once your dog is registered with the city, Animal Control will provide a business reply envelope for you to mail in your application and you will only have to pay the postage one way.
- Boston has a two-tiered price structure for dog licenses.
- It costs $6.00 per year to license a neutered male or spayed female dog.
- That fee jumps to $17.00 if the animal is intact.
- The ordinance that set a separate price for pit bulls was voided by a new state law that went into effect on November 1, 2012.
- If you happen to be near city hall, you can bring everything you need with you and pick up the forms and obtain a dog license in room 811.
- Only checks are accepted for payment, in person or by mail – no cash or credit cards.
Don't worry, Ollie did get a little reward for helping us with this message. And, he said to tell you that it's really important to let the city know how many dogs live here and should be considered when the politicians do their planning and spend our money. Getting everyone to license will send a message.
So, stand up and be counted!
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