FREE RABIES CLINIC
The Town of Grafton’s Animal Control Officer, Ashley Pinger, and Dr. Paul Kotas will be at the Grafton Town Hall (117 Main Street) on the following dates from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to administer rabies vaccines:
- Saturday, February 15, 2024
- Saturday, March 15, 2024
The rabies vaccine cost ($25 per vaccine) is generously being covered by the Grafton Improvement Association. We greatly appreciate their willingness to cover this cost!
Please bring your dogs prior rabies vaccination certificate at the time of the clinic.
Kim Record will be available at the same time to renew your dog’s license! The cost for a license is $11 for spayed/neutered dogs and $15 for non-spayed/neutered dogs.
This event is open to the public.
FREE rabies vaccinations are given to Grafton residents only!
All dogs must be licensed by April 1 Every Year
- COST: $11 spayed/neutered and $15 not spayed/neutered.
- LATE FEE: Licenses issued after April 1st are subject to an $11 late fee (in addition to the $11 or $15 license)
- RABIES CERTIFICATE: To obtain a license, the owner must present a certified copy of the rabies immunization of the animal issued by a licensed veterinarian.
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20 VSA 3581. General requirements (a) A person who is the owner of a dog or wolf-hybrid more than six months old shall annually on or before April 1 cause it to be registered, numbered, described, and licensed on a form approved by the Secretary for one year from that day in the office of the clerk of the municipality in which the dog or wolf-hybrid is kept.
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In addition to late fees, failure to license a dog may result in other monetary fines and/or the impoundment of the dog at owners expense, as provided by law and the Animal Control ordinance of the Town of Grafton. See 20 VSA chapter 193 and Animal Nuisance Control Ordinance GRAFTON amending the original Ord of 2006 – effective date October 19 2018
