Renew Cambridge Dog License & Get Your Dog's Annual Rabies Vaccination at Low-Cost Clinic April 5

State law requires that all dogs over 6 months have a current dog license. The dog license period in Cambridge runs from April 1 of current year to March 31 of following year. The fee for a dog license for a spayed/neutered dog is $20, or $30 for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. Dog licenses must be renewed annually. The fine for an unlicensed dog is $50. Please be prepared to pay by cash or check, payable to the City of Cambridge. Credit cards are not accepted.

Dog owners must provide proof of Cambridge residency and have a current rabies vaccination. View list of requirements. Dogs can be vaccinated at the veterinarian’s office, at clinics held at some pet stores, or at the next low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic on April 5.

Cambridge Animal Commission will hold a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic (for dogs only) and offer annual dog licensing for Cambridge residents on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., behind the Department of Public Works at 147 Hampshire St., Cambridge.

Rabies vaccine cost is $15 per dog. Cash or checks only will be accepted. Rabies vaccinations are required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, section 137, for every dog 6 months or older. Proof of rabies vaccination certificate with an expiration date or copy of medical records with rabies expiration date will help determine if dogs are eligible for a three year shot instead of a one year shot, without the proof.

For more information, contact Cambridge Animal Control at 617-349-4376 or animalcommission@cambridgema.gov.

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