Yes, unless otherwise instructed by your vet. If so, you will need to provide a letter from the veterinarian stating that they will not vaccinate your pet for medical reasons.
No cats are not required to be licensed, though the Animal Commission recommends that they wear a safety collar and Id Tag. Please note as stated above that they should be vaccinated for rabies, even if kept indoors.
Yes, according to State Law and for your pet's protection, even if kept indoors, cats must be vaccinated for rabies. Cats are a risk for rabies as they can come in contact with high risk rabies carriers, i.e. bats and raccoon's.
Cambridge dog licenses are valid from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. All tags expire on March 31 no matter when you license your dog. Renewal reminders are sent out yearly.
No, unless it has expired. Some vaccines are good for 1 year or 3 years. You should contact your vet to confirm status of your pet's rabies vaccinations.
No, if you showed us the spay/neuter certificate before, we will have this information on file.
Yes. It is a City Ordinance and State Law.
You will need:
- A rabies vaccination certificate with an expiration date OR copy of medical records with rabies expiration date;
- Proof of spay or neuter (if not shown before), actual surgery certificate OR if noted on Rabies/Medical History;
FEES: Spayed Female/Neutered Male ($10) Un-Spayed Female/Un-Neutered Male ($30)
- If licensing by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope;
- If applying in person, please be prepared to pay fee by cash, check or money order. Credit cards are not accepted;
- Make check or money order payable to: City of Cambridge.
A dog license is a tag issued by the City that works as a form of ID if your dog gets lost and also provides the City with a means to count the number of dogs in Cambridge. Your dog's license tag is required to be displayed on the dog at all times. A current Cambridge dog license is required to utilize off leash areas in Cambridge.
Note: All dogs over six months of age must be licensed MGL Ch. 140 Sec. 137.