Tolland Officials To Begin Unlicensed Dog Survey

TOLLAND, CT — The Tolland Animal Control Department is embarking on a survey for unlicensed dogs.

The survey is pursuant to the Regulations of State Agencies Section 22-349-1, officials said.

Officers will be contacting residents at random on or about March 15, and continue until May 31.

Tolland officials said dogs 6 months and older are required to be licensed. Licenses are available in the town clerk's office at the Hicks Center during regular business hours — Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Proof of current rabies vaccination is required.

All dog licenses purchased from June 1, 2021 to the present are considered current. Owners must renew their licenses beginning in June. Residents no longer owning a particular dog or wanting to report a deceased dog can call 860-871-3676 to update the animal control database or send an email to animalcontrol@tolland.org.

Town officials said residents failing to license your dogs with the town each year, you are in violation of Connecticut State Statute §22-338, which carries an additional penalty of $75 for each unlicensed dog, should an infraction ticket is issued. Animal Control Officers are required to issue infraction tickets to those in violation of the State statute, officials said.

Residents can call town officials with questions regarding licensing at 860-871-3676.