Please remember to register your dogs by April 1st of each year.
The Animal Control Officer is appointed by the Select Board to bring "agency" to their authority in & about the Town they govern; "Especially as pertaining to animals" The Board's authority and responsibilities in regard to ensuring compliance with State and local laws and ordinances are transferred to their Agent : The ACO or Dog Officer.
In VT dogs held for five business days with public posting and due diligence efforts to locate an owner, may be deemed acquired property. A citizen may follow this acquisition process same as a Town. Dogs collected and held by ACO may not be released to owner if they're over 6 months old and are not vaccinated against rabies - according to State Law - until rabies certificate can be obtained or the vaccination administered by VT certified Veterinary professional. Any dog may be seized for not having collar & license. Seized dogs are impounded at approximately $20.00 daily board fees and potentially veterinary fees; As State Law obliges the ACO to have dogs vet checked promptly should any doubts, or obvious health concerns, arise while in custody.