Tips and Helpful Hints
Dog Licensing In New York State
Q. At what age does a dog need to be licensed in New York State?
A. At 4 months of age.
Q. Where do I go to get a New York State Dog License?
A. Licenses are issued by the Town or City Clerk where you live.
Q. What do I need to get a Dog License?
A. You must show proof of a current Rabies Vaccination – if your pet is spayed/neutered be sure and bring that certificate also to reduce the cost of your NYS Dog License.
Q. Is there a cost for a dog license?
A. Dog license fees vary from $2.50 up to $20.50 depending on your town or City’s local fees and whether your dog is spayed or neutered. Check with your Town/City’s Clerk for the exact cost, as well as their hours and location.
Q. How long is a NYS Dog License good for?
A. Licenses are good for one year from when you purchase them. A license purchased on September 5, 2006 will expire on the last day of September in 2007.
Q. Do I get a new tag and number each time?
A. No, the license number will always stay the same…you renew the paperwork. If you loose the tag, a new tag must be ordered (for a small fee) by your Clerk’s Office with the same number.
Q. Does my dog have to wear the tag?
A. Yes, every dog must wear it’s license tag all the time. If having it hang down from the collar bothers you or your pet you can get the tag riveted onto the collar. Check with area shoe repair businesses for this service.
Q. Why should I license my dog?
A. Licensing of dogs in New York State provides for numerous benefits to our community and it’s animals.
- It provides owner identification for each pet.
- It makes sure that all dogs are currently vaccinated against rabies – thereby protecting everyone (including the dogs) in the community from Rabies.
- It provides monies for farmers and property owners when damage is done to livestock by dogs.
- It provides money for the operation of a Dog Control Department to respond when there is a stray dog, an unlicensed dog or a Dangerous Dog. Each municipality is required by law to provide its residents this service.
- It provides monies for a state wide Spay / Neuter program to help reduce pet over-population in NYS.
- It provides monies to help support the shelters that provide the care for lost and stray dogs so there is a safe and caring place for them to wait for their owners to come for them.
If Your Pet Has Been Skunked
SHAMPOO RECIPE
- Blue Dawn dish washing liquid
- Add hydrogen peroxide to Dawn until it is the consistency of shampoo
- Stir in three tablespoons of Baking Soda
- Use like any shampoo product!
Removing Skunk Smell From Rugs and Furniture
****We have been told that if you have that skunk smell on rugs or upholstery that this really works:
- Go to any Dollar Store and purchase cans of Bissell brand foam upholstery & rug cleaner
- Spray on and leave foam to dry overnight
- Vacuum!
- SMELL IS GONE!
