Two winners of the West Hartford Town Clerk’s Dog License Poster Contest have been announced.

Evelyn Raider was the dog license poster contest winner in the grade 3-5 division. Courtesy image

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June is Dog License month in Town Clerks’ offices throughout the state.

The West Hartford Town Clerk’s Office in collaboration with the West Hartford Library sponsored a poster contest for kids in grades K-5 to help publicize the importance of licensing your pet.

A prize has been awarded to one “artist” in the K-2 and one in the grades 3-5.

The winners will each will receive a $50 gift certificate to Jerry’s Artarama and have their posters printed and distributed among local restaurants, businesses, and veterinarian offices.

We thank all who participated! After receiving a number of truly creative and inspiring entries, the winners are:

• Grades K-2: Meg Springer, Grade 1 
• Grades 3-5: Evelyn Raider, Grade 4

Both posters are featured above.

According to state law, all dogs over 6 months of age must be registered and receive a dog tag annually.  The numbered tag serves as identification for any pet that may wander away from home. The annual cost for dog licenses is $19.00 for unaltered animals and $8.00 for neutered or spayed animals.

In addition, all dogs must be vaccinated against rabies. If the rabies certificate has expired prior to July 1, 2020, please include an updated certificate from the veterinarian in order to register your dog. To check your rabies certificate expiration, and apply for a dog license, please go to our website.

Applications for dog licenses may be made through mail only to the Town Clerk’s Office, Room 313, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107. Licenses will start being mailed out on June 1, 2020.  

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