Pets
Portsmouth Dog Owners Must Renew Licenses This Month
Pet owners have until April 30 to renew dog licenses, which require up-to-date rabies certificates.
PORTSMOUTH, RI — Pet owners in Portsmouth have until the end of the month to renew their dog's license and ensure rabies vaccinations are up-to-date.
Rhode Island law requires residents to renew their dog's license each year with their city or town clerk. In Portsmouth, licenses cost $8 per dog, with a limit of three dogs per household. Applications submitted after April 30 will have a $20 fee. Residents must show a valid rabies vaccination certificate.
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