State law requires dog licenses to be renewed by June 30.

By Ronni Newton

Dog license renewal forms were sent to dog owners throughout the state several weeks ago – including to more than 4,000 dog owners in West Hartford – and renewals are due by June 30, 2025, for the canines currently licensed in town.

West Hartford Town Clerk Leon Davidoff is urging all dog owners to ensure that their dogs are “legal.” West Hartford permits three dogs per household in accordance with a town ordinance.

According to Davidoff, state law requires all dogs that are 6 months or older to be registered. In addition to a paper registration, licensed dogs receive numbered tags that serve as identification for any pet that may wander away.

The state also requires all dogs to be current on their rabies vaccin

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