Dog License Application
According to New York State law, every dog over four months of age, owned or harbored for longer than 30 days, must be licensed.
How to License Your Dog:
Caroline residents can apply for a dog license at the Town Clerk’s Office, 2668 Slaterville Road, Slaterville Springs, NY, Monday – Thursday between 8AM-2PM or fill out an application and return it to the clerk's office by mail, email: clerk@townofcaroline.org or the Dropbox located to the right of the front door of the Caroline Town Hall Offices building.
After the application and appropriate certificates and fees have been collected, a license (valid for one year) with a permanent identification number and a metal tag will be issued.
How to Renew Your License:
License Renewals are sent to owners by mail at the end of each month before your license is due to expire. If you miss the due date, a friendly reminder notice will be sent. If you have not renewed after 60 days, a delinquent notice will be sent with a deadline to renew to avoid a possible penalty.
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Who do I call if I see a stray dog or if I’m concerned about the welfare of a dog? Every town, city or village that licenses dogs must have a Dog Control Officer and Shelter services. Article 7 of the NYS Ag & Markets law relates to the licensing, identification, and control of dogs in NYS. Caroline contracts annually with the Tompkins County SPCA’s Animal Control office to enforce both State and local laws and ordinances. To contact the SPCA Animal Control office, please call 607-319-5067. To contact the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, please call 518-457-2728. What do
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What do I do if I move, transfer ownership or my dog passes away? It is important to notify the clerk’s office if there are any changes to your dog’s record we have on file. We can only update the record if we receive new information from the owner. Please call the office at 607-539-6400 Ext. 1 or email clerk@townofcaroline.org as soon as possible to avoid receiving further notices and eliminate the cost of monthly postage.
Download: Dog License Application
Owner must also provide:
• A certificate or written proof from a licensed veterinarian if the dog is spayed/neutered. (this could be noted on a vet bill, which will be accepted as proof)
• All dogs three months of age or older must show proof of a rabies vaccination. If the dog has medical reasons why it cannot receive a rabies vaccination, a certificate or affidavit stating why must be submitted and signed by a licensed veterinarian.
• As of January 1, 2003, satisfactory proof is required for exempt service dogs: guide, war, hearing, police, therapy, or detection. A license is still required but there is no fee collected for any of these service dogs.
• Fees - $22 if unaltered, $10 altered. We also offer a discount for owners over 65 years old. (Caroline is the only municipality in Tompkins County that offers this!!)
MORE INFORMATION Dog Licensing
Town of Caroline’s Local Law #4 of 2010
Dog Control
Town of Caroline’s Dog Control Ordinance
