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Dogs Need A License In Canton, What You Need To Know

June is the month for dog licenses and license renewals, with Canton officials recently releasing information about how to get that done.

Town of Canton

CANTON, CT — The Canton Town Clerk’s Office is reminding dog owners that all dogs over 6 months old must be licensed by June 30 for 2025-26.

ALL licensing will be done through the mail, town officials said.

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If the rabies information is not current, owners must submit the updated rabies certificate for the license to be processed.

The cost of a dog license is $8 for a neutered/spayed dog and $19 for non-altered dogs.

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After June 30, there is a penalty charge of $1 per month for each month that the dog is not licensed.

For more information, visit https://www.townofcantonct.org/animal-control or call the Town Clerk’s Office at 860-693-7870.

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