Dog License Information

PROCEDURE FOR LICENSING YOUR DOG

Apply for dog license at the Cheektowaga Town Clerk's Office, in Town Hall, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Owners of guide, hearing, police work, or service dogs must provide proof of such and the license is free.

RENEWAL FOR LICENSING YOUR DOG

Your dog's license is renewable upon receipt of the renewal application which is sent to you directly from the State. If you fail to purchase your dog's license within the month it is due, you will receive a notice to purchase it within 10 days. Failure to respond to the notice will result in a violation letter, which includes a fee of $10.00 plus the cost of the dog license. Failure to respond to the violation letter will result in a second violation, which includes a fee of $25.00 plus the cost of the dog license. After 10 working days, if there is still no response to the violation notices, an Appearance Ticket will be issued which includes a fee of $35.00 plus the cost of the dog license. The Dog Control Officer has the authority to proceed further in Court if the dog owner fails to respond to all of the preceding notices.

Documentation required includes:

• current rabies certificate
• spaying or neutering certificate (if applicable)
• Fees:

spayed female or neutered male		$12.50
unspayed female or unneutered male		$20.50
Senior Citizen	spayed/neutered	$7.50
Senior Citizen	unspayed/unneutered	$15.50
Guide, Police, Hearing or Service Dog		Free

*Senior must be 65 or over (Identification required)