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Ellington Animal Control Looking for Unlicensed Dogs
Now that the weather is warmer, the department will be doing a door to door search.
Now that the weather is warmer, will be continuing with its door to door survey for unlicensed dogs.
Every town is charged under Connecticut General Statutes with the responsibility of licensing dogs annually by July 1, and of conducting a diligent search thereafter for any unlicensed dogs.
The department needs to be sure that all dogs are properly licensed, as this provides a means of verifying compliance with the requirement for current rabies vaccinations. Rabies vaccination of pets has become increasingly important with the high incidence of animal rabies in the state - including in nearby Enfield.
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Pets, if not protected from rabies, can serve as a vector in the transmission of this fatal disease to humans. The fine for failure to vaccinate a dog or cat for Rabies is $75.
There is a $136 per dog fine for failure to license dogs six months or older. To avoid this fine, you can obtain a dog license in the .
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When licensing your dog, please bring the certificates for rabies and spaying or neutering. The cost is $19 for male/female dogs and $8 for spayed/neutered dogs.
A $1 per month penalty will be added to the fee. All dogs must wear a collar or harness. The license tag and rabies tag must be attached to such collar or harness. If the license becomes lost you must procure a new tag from the Town Clerk.
If a resident has any questions, they can contact Ellington Animal Control at 860-870-3155. If a resident would like to mail in the registration, it is requested that they call the Town Clerk at 860-870-3105 for instructions.
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