New York State requires that all dogs over the age of four months be licensed by the local municipalities. Licensing is done to be sure that all dogs have current rabies vaccinations, protecting the dog, their owner, and the rest of the community.
New licenses may be obtained either in person at the Town Clerk’s Office or by mail. Ogden’s clerk’s office is located at the Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport 14559. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To license by mail submit the following information: proof of a current rabies vaccination, proof of spaying or neutering, a check payable to the Town of Ogden for the appropriate amount. Make sure the dog’s type, color, name and birth year are included in the information.
The annual licensing fee for an unneutered or unspayed dog is $17 and $9 if spayed or neutered. The Town of Ogden offers senior residents 65 and older a reduced license fee $11.50 for unneutered or unspayed dog and if spayed or neutered, $3.50.
Monroe County Dog Parks require that all dogs be licensed in order to make use of the parks. The on-site registration times at the new Greece Canal Labor Center are February 8, 13 and 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. Before coming to the park on these dates you need to bring copies to be kept on file of your current rabies certificate and dog license. They accept checks or money orders only. The cost is $24 per dog. Checks are to be made payable to “Monroe County Parks Department.”
For information visit www.ogdenny.com Town Clerk’s Department or call 617-6111.
