Licensing your dog is something that many pet owners is just not sure how to do. It can be a very stressful and somewhat drawn out process. First and forth, most check with your local animal welfare department.
All counties have different laws and regulations when it comes to the licensing of your puppy. If your area is one of the mandatory ones than it is important that you abide by all the laws. The laws were set up to keep your puppy safe. Not licensing your dog could lead to a huge fine for you if the right law official finds out. It will be in your best bet to ask all the questions that you have to your animal society. Each area sets their own fees and reticence guidelines.
Taking care of your pet is your top priority. Be responsible about it. Do not take shortcuts on the important things. Vaccinations and vet trips should never be ignored. A dog license is just something else that your dog needs thus making it your responsibility. Stay informed, know how much the fees are and how often you have to pay them to keep your dog up-to-date and in the system. Since your dog is in the system if the worse ever happens and they get out of your sight and the pound or animal control in your area picks them up you should have no problem getting them back as long as you have their up-to-date license with you when you go to pick them up.
If your state requires that, you prove that your pet's vaccinations are up-to-date before they reissue your license than this is just another way that the state has to assure that your pet's care and health is being maintained. It is also important that you know how long the license lasts. Some states make dog owners register their pets once a year while others have grace periods of up to three years.
Do not be afraid to ask what the fees you are paying to register your dog goes to. It is your money and it is ok to expect to be told where it is going. Many states take the fees from the dog's license and use them to support much needed animal shelters. It is easier to pay the fees if you know they are going to a good cause.
If you live in a state that does not require dog, owners to license their pet that does not mean you are off the hook. It is important to have some sort of documentation on your pet. Make sure that your dog has an identification tag. The tag should have the dogs name, your name and your home address and phone number. Remember that a dog with no license or no identification tag has less of a chance to be returned home if they ever go missing.
You knew before you brought your brand new puppy home that there were going to be ongoing costs to care for it. This is one of the costs that you will more than likely not see the benefit of if your beloved pet goes missing. Just remember every time that it is time to renew, that this is a safety net for your dog. Along with being a safety net for your pet, the fees are also helping to care for animals that are not as lucky as you are. Your fees enable your states animal department to house animals for longer giving them a better chance of finding owners that will love them and take care of them.
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