2012 Dog Licenses Available

All dogs older than six months of age must be licensed yearly starting January 1st; owners of unlicensed dogs or dogs running loose are subject to a fine.

Download 2012 License Form

The licensing requires proof of current rabies shot. After March 1st a late fee that is also charged.

Rabies Warning

Walpole is still in the midst of a rabies epidemic. If you or your animals come in contact with a suspected rabid wild animal, call the Police Department and the Animal Control Officer immediately. The high-risk animals include:

• Raccoons
• Wild cats
• Skunks
• Woodchucks
• Bats
• Foxes
• Coyotes

To protect pets and family:

• Vaccinate dogs and cats (state law)
• Keep pets restrained at all times
• Feed pets indoors and do not leave food outside
• Place trash outside on the same day as pickup
• Secure trash and garbage to keep it away from wild animals
• Cap chimneys to keep animals outside