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Dog Licensing
It's the Law!
New York State Agriculture and Markets Law [Article 7, Section 109] requires that all dogs living within New York State be licensed upon reaching four months of age.
Brighton Town Code requires that the identification tag issued when the dog is first licensed shall be affixed to a collar on the dog at all times.
Renew Your Dog's License Online *
We will send you a renewal notice through via US Mail every year at the beginning of the month your dog's license is due to be renewed. You have the option of
PLEASE NOTE - OUR VENDOR WILL BE OFFLINE THIS WEEKEND, JANUARY 16-18, AS THEY UPGRADE THEIR PAYMENT PROCESSING PLATFORM. SERVICES ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19.
RENEW LICENSE ONLINE HERE
If the rabies vaccination information on the renewal notice is blank (see example below), you must provide proof of a updated rabies vaccination before we will be able to renew the license.
For your convenience, you can now submit the proof of rabies via the form at the link below. It will allow you to upload copies of your dog's documentation via PDF, JPEG or TIFF. Please make sure the rabies certificate shows all of the information in the example above. Once we receive the form, we will update your dog's information in our system and send you an email to let you know that you are able to proceed with the renewal.
Get a new dog license onlin
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If you just got a new dog or have recently moved to Brighton, you can now start the process of getting a new dog license online. Please submit your dog's information via the form below. We will give you a call back to complete the transaction and mail your dog's physical license tag via US Mail.
OBTAIN A NEW DOG LICENSE HERE
Help us keep our records up to date
Have you turned 65 since your dog's last renewal? Has the dog received an updated rabies vaccination? Has the dog been spayed or neutered? Have you (or the dog) moved to a new home? Has the dog passed away? Do you have a new phone number or email address?
Please let us know any updated information via this form
The Following is Required When Licensing a Dog
Veterinarian's Certificate indicating current rabies vaccination.
Spayed or neutered dogs require proof of spaying/neutering. This can usually be satisfied with the rabies certificate, sex may be noted as FS or MN.
License Your Dog
Renew Your Dog License by Mail
Mail-in your rabies vaccination certificate, certificate of spay/neuter (if applicable) and a check for the appropriate fee. Make sure the owner information is included on the paperwork. Mail to:
Daniel Aman, Town Clerk
2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
You can also save a stamp and utilize our payment drop box at Town Hall Entrance #9 (rear of building).
Renew Your Dog License Online
Follow this link to renew your dog's license. Our vendor adds a $1.75 convenience fee per transaction. Your dog must have a current rabies vaccination to utilize this option
Fee Schedule
Male Neutered/Female Spayed | $10.00 |
Senior Citizen (65 and over) | $7.00 |
Male Unneutered/Female Unspayed | $20.00 |
Senior Citizen (65 and over) | $15.00 |
The Town Clerk accepts
There is a $20 fee for any returned checks.
Leashes
All dogs in the Town of Brighton are hereby required to be restrained by a leash no longer than 20 feet in length while off the owner's premises.
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 taken to Pittsford Animal Hospital, located at 2816 Monroe Avenue. 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. Unfortunately, if a dog is picked up after the close of business on Friday, you will not be able to redeem your dog until Monday morning.
Monroe County Dog Parks
There are now FOUR dog parks under the umbrella of the Monroe County Parks Department. The dog parks provides a legal recreational outlet for dog owners who want to exercise and socialize their dogs in a safe leash-free environment. More information can be found at the Monroe County Parks Department website.
Lollypop Farm Spay/Neuter Incentive Program
The Spay/Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP) provides access to spay/neuter services for household dogs & cats at a greatly reduced cost to pet owners who meet certain qualification criteria.
Learn more about the program: https://www.lollypop.org/services/spayneuter-assistance/spayneuter-incentive-program-snip/