Please don’t forget to license your dogs. Licenses are ready by the first of January each year for your convenience. All dogs must be licensed by April 1st of each year.

SCHEDULE OF ANIMAL LICENSES AND FEES
Neutered/Spayed
$11.00
Unaltered
$16.00

NOTE: If you become an owner/keeper of a dog that is over six months old after April 1st, you have 30 days to license that animal. All unlicensed dogs should be reported to the Town Clerk. Sandgate has an Animal Control Ordinance.

A person who fails to license a dog or wolf-hybrid in the required manner shall be fined up to $500 (20 V.S.A. § 3550).
The Rabies Control Hotline number is 1-800-472-2437.

Sandgate Dog Ordinance

RABIES VACCINATION LAW

All dogs or wolf-hybrids over three months of age shall be vaccinated against rabies. Initial vaccination is valid for 12 months. Within 9-12 months the animal must receive a booster vaccination. All subsequent vaccinations are valid for 36 months. (20 V.S.A. § 3581)

Lost or found animals should be reported to Erin McDermott (small animals), 802-375-2201 or Suzanne dePeyster (large animals), 802-375-6005. You should also call Second Chance Animal Shelter at 802-375-2898 because they run a hotline for lost or found animals.