Westport Dog Licenses Now Available

The following announcement is from the Town of Westport:

Westport Town Clerk Patricia Strauss has announced that beginning June 1 dog licenses for 2016-2017 may be obtained from her office. All dogs over six months must be licensed. Last year, 2,828 dog tags were issued.

“Licensing your dog verifies that rabies immunization is up to date, as the dog owner must present a copy of the pet’s rabies certificate when obtaining a license,” said Strauss. “Wearing its license will help identify your dog if it becomes lost or runs away so it can be returned home.”

Fees for dog licenses are $8 for neutered male or spayed female and $19 for male or female. There will be a $1 penalty per month for renewal licenses issued after June 30. “A $75 infraction will be issued for any non-licensed dog and for any dog not wearing a current dog tag attached to a collar around its neck or body,” said Strauss.

Dog licenses may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, Room 105 in the Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; or by mailing payment, and required certificate(s), (all certificates will be returned with license), along with a self-addressed stamped return envelope to: Westport Town Clerk, P.O. Box 549, Westport, CT 06881.

Licenses being sold will cover the term from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.

This year, dog licenses will be sold to Westport dog owners at two weekend events:

• Sunday, June 5 th at the Westport Dog Festival at Winslow Park from 10 to 4, (rain date is June 12th)
• Saturday June 11 th at the Rabies Clinic at the Westport Weston Health District at 1280 Bayberry Lane from 2 to 4 pm.

For more information regarding dog licensing call (203) 341-1110, (the Town Clerk’s Office) or visit our web page located at http://www.westportct.gov/index.aspx?page=842

Photo: First Selectman Jim Marpe - and his dog Olivia - receive a Westport dog license from Staples High School student Colter Furman, who is interning with the town. Photo credit: Contributed