Dog Licensing
New York State Law requires that all dogs living within New York State be licensed upon reaching four months of age.
The following is required when a dog is licensed:
Un-spayed or un-neutered dogs require Veterinarian's Certificate indicating current rabies vaccination.
Spayed or neutered dogs require Veterinarian's Certificate indicating current rabies vaccination and Veterinarian's Certificate of Spaying/Neutering.
To license your dog by mail simply print out the
form. Be sure to supply the appropriate documentation, and mail the completed form to:
Office of the Brighton Town Clerk
2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Fee Schedule
| Male Neutered/Female Spayed |
$7.50 |
| Senior Citizen (65 & Over) Fee |
$5.00 |
| Male Unneutered/Female Unspayed |
$15.50 |
| Senior Citizen (65 & Over) Fee |
$13.00 |
| Male Unneutered/Female Unspayed (under 6 months of age) |
$12.50 |
| Senior Citizen (65 & Over) Fee (under 6 months of age) |
$10.00 |
| Guide Dog, Hearing Dog, Service Dog, etc. |
No Fee |
Lost Dogs
Under the Brighton Town Code, any officer or Animal Control Officer of the Town may seize any dog not on the owner's premises or any unlicensed dog, whether or not on the owner's premises. This is in accordance with Chapter 118 or Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of New York.
Stray dogs are generally taken to Pittsford Animal Hospital, located at 2816 Monroe Avenue, during their regular business hours listed below. Their telephone number is (585) 271-7700. If a stray is picked up during non-business hours, it is taken to Veterinary Specialists of Rochester, located at 825 White Spruce Blvd. Their telephone number is (585) 424-1277.
The dog can be released once the clerk has proof of current license and payment of boarding and seizure fees. The Town Clerk accepts cash, check, and credit cards for all dog license transactions.
Pittsford Animal Hospital Hours of Operation:
| Monday - Thursday |
7:30 am - 7:45 pm |
| Friday |
7:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday |
8:00 am - 4:45 pm |
| Sunday |
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |