Animal Control
Animal Control Officer
Rich Bowman
Phone: 802-683-9093
Dog licenses
Do you know the laws regarding owning a dog in the Town of Chittenden.
All dogs must be registered with the Town every year by April 1st.
An updated rabies vaccination for each dog must be provided to the Town.
Proof of spayed/neutering are required to license your pet.
Dog owners must keep their dogs on their own property or under physical or voice control at all time.
For these rules and more, view the Animal Ordinance online at www.chittendenvt.org
Please see below for fee schedule for dogs. Licenses for 2025 will be available January 1, 2025, and will be due by April 1, 2025.
Fees:
Spayed/Neutered $11.00
Not Spayed/Neutered $15.00
After April 1st
Spayed/Neutered $21.00
Not Spayed/Neutered $25.00
Licensing new dogs – You will need the following information when you come in to register and license your dog:
Your name, address, and phone number
Dog’s name
Dog’s age (years/months), color, breed(s), size (pounds)
A copy of current rabies certificate and proof of spay or neuter
Renewing your dog’s license – If you are unsure about whether your dog’s rabies certificate is still current, call the office at 802-483-6647, and we’ll look it up for you. If you have a new rabies certificate, scan, and email it to us at clerk@chittendenvt.org.