All dogs 6 months and older must be licensed annually in Massachusetts. It is important to license your dog annually, not only because it is the law, but because it will help reunite you and your pet if they escape, and help limit the spread of rabies in our community.
Renewal applications for dog licenses must be submitted by March 31, 2025, to avoid a $5 late fee.
Fees for dog licenses in South Hadley are as follows:
- Spayed/Neutered dogs: $15.00 per dog
- Unspayed/Unneutered dogs: $20.00 per dog
Dog licenses may be purchased via any of the following ways:
- Online through OpenGov here: https://southhadleyma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1084/record-types/6425
- In-person in the Town Clerk's Office at 116 Main St. Please bring cash or a check for the fee and a current copy of the rabies certificate. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- By mail using the insert at the bottom of the Census (to be mailed by late January), including the proper fee, a current copy of the rabies certificate, and a self-addressed envelope with 2 stamps.
Remember also to take the PUP Pledge! Help ensure your pet's waste does not wash with the next storm into drain pipes that flow into a nearby stream, river, or lake. Take the pledge now by visiting https://thinkblueconnecticutriver.org/pup-pledge-form/.
Any questions, comments, or concerns may be directed to the Town Clerk's Office by phone at 413-538-5030, ext. 6183, or by email at townclerk@southhadleyma.gov. More information is available at www.southhadley.org/dog-licenses.