Dog Licenses
Resources designed to help you obtain a dog license.
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Note:
All individuals residing in the city of Pawtucket and serving as the owner or
caregiver of a dog aged six months or older are required to obtain an annual
license for their canine companion.
How can I file for a dog license?
All applications are processed online, only.
A user account will be required to complete the online application.
Credit Cards, Electronic Checks, Cash, Checks and Money Orders are accepted for licenses.
The City Clerk’s Office is available to assist you through this process.
Please contact the City Clerk’s Office with any questions or assistance needed.
Phone: 401-728-0500 Ext. 349
Email: [email protected]
City Clerk’s Office, 3rd Floor, City Hall
137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Monday – Wednesday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Thursday 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Friday 8:00AM to 12:30PM
Do dogs have to be licensed?
ALL DOGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED
Every person residing in the City of Pawtucket who is the owner or keeper of a dog six months old or over, must license said dog annually.
Rabies information
COPY OF RABIES CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED
DISCOUNTS for dogs that are spayed or neutered – Rabies Certificate must state that dog has been spayed or neutered or provide spay/neuter certificate
CATS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED
TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT – Rabies Certificate must state that dog has been spayed or neutered or provide spay/neuter certificate.
Rhode Island General Law requires all Dogs, Cats (including indoor cats), and ferrets be vaccinated against Rabies.
• $16.00 (Spayed/Neutered – must present certificate of spay/neuter)
• $26.00 (Not Spayed/Neutered)
Senior Citizens Discount (Residents 65 years of age or older – must present proof of age):
• $6.00 (Spayed/Neutered – must present certificate of spay/neuter)
• $11.00 (Not Spayed/Neutered)
Note:
TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT – Rabies Certificate must state that dog has been spayed or neutered or provide spay/neuter certificate.
Does the City hold an Annual Rabies Clinic?
The City of Pawtucket hosts an annual rabies clinic usually during the month of March or April.
See current year’s rabies clinic information below:
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 Noon
AT SLATER PARK
“Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter”
Rabies Shot – $10.00 cash only
Rhode Island General Law requires all Dogs, Cats (including indoor cats), and ferrets be vaccinated against Rabies.
PLEASE BRING CURRENT RABIES CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A THREE (3) YEAR RABIES CERTIFICATE.
Minimum age for vaccination is three (3) months.
ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AND ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
ALL CATS AND ALL FERRETS MUST BE IN A CARRIER.
DOG LICENSES ARE APPLIED FOR ONLINE – See information above