Wilmington Pet Owners Should Be Aware Of 2 Upcoming Dates

WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington is reminding pet owners about a couple of import upcoming dates.

After March 31, there is a $15 late fee added to the cost of registering dogs, with a $30 cap per household. After June 1, households that have not renewed their dog's registration will be issued a $50 fine

Details about registering a dog are available online.

The invoice for 2023 dog registration, new or renewal can be found online, and it should be completed and mailed to the Burlington Town Clerk's office at 123 Glen Road, Wilmington, MA 01887.

Meanwhile, dog owners have the opportunity to renew their dog license online.

Wilmington officials remind residents that if a dog owner is 70 years old or older, the fee to register their dog will be waived.

Dog owners also can avoid the late registration fee if they attend the Wilmington Annual Rabies Clinic on April 1. There, employees from the Town Clerk's office will be on hand to register dogs for no extra fee, after the dogs have received their vaccination.

The Rabies Clinic is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. on April 1, at the Public Buildings Department, located at 30 Church St.

Dogs and cats can receive their rabies vaccinations at the clinic for $10 per animal. City officials remind residents that dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier while attending the clinic.

If residents are unsure about whether their dog's rabies vaccination is up to date in town records, they are asked to take a photo of the certificate and email it to [email protected].

The Town of Wilmington also reminds residents that pursuant to G.L. Chapter 141 "no more than four dogs are allowed per household."