Agawam, Massachusetts

§ 96-3 Licensing of dogs.

A. Any person who, at the commencement of a license period (April 1 through March 31), is or who, during any license period, becomes the owner or keeper of a dog six months old or older, shall cause the dog to be licensed within 30 days. The Animal Control Officer shall issue dog licenses and tags on a form prescribed and furnished by the Town.

§ 96-4 Licensing fees.

A. The following is a list of licensing fees for dogs to be licensed in the Town:

(1) Male dog: $25.

(2) Female dog: $25.

(3) Spayed female dog: $10.

(4) Neutered male dog: $10.

B. Exceptions.

(1) If the owner or keeper of any dog has a written statement from a veterinarian indicating that because of age, infirmity or other physical condition spaying or neutering is deemed inadvisable and presents said written statement to the Animal Control Officer, the licensing fee shall be $10.