Warwick announces changes to dog licensing law

Warwick - Starting Jan. 15, a new state law will require that a dog license may not be issued for a time period extending beyond the expiration date of a dog’s rabies certificate, according to information from Warwick Town Clerk Marjorie Quackenbush’s office. Dog licenses issued on and after Jan. 15, 2006, must not expire after the expiration date of the dog’s rabies certificate. In order to receive a full year license, a dog that is due for a rabies vaccination booster within the next license would to be immunized prior to license renewal. This change affects all dogs licensed in New York State, except those licensed in New York City, which has a separate dog licensing law. There are more than 2,600 dogs licensed in Warwick. According to state Public Health Law, county public health authorities must offer free clinics at least every four months for the rabies vaccination of dogs, as well as for cats and domesticated ferrets. For more information regarding the changes to the dog licensing program in the Town of Warwick, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 845-986-1124, ext. 248.