Holyoke, Massachusetts

Sec. 14-2. – Rabies vaccination and dog licensing.

(b) Dog licenses.

(1) In accordance with M.G.L. c. 140, § 137, any dogs that are the age of six months or older, that are kept in the city for more than 60 days shall be licensed. The license application shall include: the name and address of the applicant; a description of the dog; proof of rabies vaccination; or proof of rabies vaccination exemption as defined in part (a) of this section; and the appropriate fee.

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(c) Licensing fees:

(1) Unaltered dogs six months of age or older: $15.00;

(2) Unaltered dogs under six months of age: $10.00;

(3) Altered Dogs: $5.00, with the following requirement:

a. Applicants for an altered dog license shall, as a condition of obtaining such license, produce: a certificate issued by the veterinarian who spayed or neutered the dog; or, a sworn statement, by a veterinarian registered to practice in Massachusetts, describing the dog, and stating that the veterinarian has examined the dog, and that the dog appears to have been spayed or neutered, and is incapable of procreation;

Sec. 14-7. – Sterilization of animals released for adoption.

(a) No impounded dog or cat sheltered at an animal control center shall be released for adoption without first being altered, except when a veterinarian states in writing that sterilization would place the animal at considerable risk due to poor health.