Prior to attaining four months of age, the owner or custodian
of all dogs and domesticated cats shall have them vaccinated for rabies by a
currently licensed veterinarian, who shall provide the owner with a
certification of vaccination. The vaccine shall be licensed by the United States
Department of Agriculture for use in that species. This certification of
vaccination must be signed by the veterinarian and include the veterinarian’s
license number. A copy of this certification of vaccination shall be presented
when purchasing a dog tag.
The pictured retriever mix and mixed breed
are two of the dogs available for adoption
from the County Animal Shelter as of July 17, 2005.
Additional pictures and information
about each dog are also available.
Dog tags go on sale November 1st at the Treasurer's Office or the Blacksburg Municipal Building. Dog tags are due by January 31st of each year.
Annual dog tag fees
Male dog
$5.00
Female dog
$5.00
Unsexed (spayed or neutered) dog
$3.00
20 dog kennel tag
$25.00
50 dog kennel tag
$35.00
The certification of vaccination must be marked spayed or neutered
in order to purchase an unsexed tag. If you are
purchasing a kennel tag you must present the certifications of vaccination for
all dogs kept in the kennel.
A Guide to Pet Ownership
View or download a copy of "A Guide to Pet
Ownership." The pamphlet
describes Montgomery County's animal laws, frequently encountered problems, and
sources for additional information and assistance.
View or download a copy of "A Guide to Pet
Ownership." The pamphlet
describes Montgomery County's animal laws, frequently encountered problems, and
sources for additional information and assistance.
