Date: Fri 18-Jun-1999

Publication: Bee

Author: STEVEB

Quick Words:

dog-license

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Looking For The Top Dog

During the first week of July, the town clerk's office will hold a drawing to

determine what lucky dog will be crowned Newtown's top dog. Newtown's number

one dog this year will be drawn from a list of all dogs that have been

licensed in Newtown through June 30. The lucky dog will receive a certificate

for a free rabies vaccine shot at next year's rabies clinic and a 25-pound bag

of dog food.

All dogs six months of age and over must be licensed annually on or before

June 30. The new 1999 dog licenses are now available at the town clerk's

office Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The state also requires

that all dogs must have rabies vaccinations. Therefore, when licensing a dog

for the first time, it will be necessary to present a current rabies

vaccination certificate. Also, when licensing a dog for the first time, it

will be necessary a spaying or neutering certificate in order to obtain the

lower license fee. The fees are $6 for a neutered male or female and $16 for

others. Licenses may be ordered by mail by sending a self-addressed, stamped

envelope with a check or money order for the proper amount and the following

information: rabies certificate, spay or neuter certificate, owner's name,

phone number, address, dog's name, breed, age of dog, color markings and sex

of dog. You may also send or bring to the office a self-addressed envelope to

have a reminder sent to you next year at this time.

For further information, contact the town clerk's office at 270-4210.