Politics & Government

Who is East Haddam's Number One Dog?

Dog licenses are renewable yearly in the month of June and the Town Clerk's Office is offering a fun contest to remember to register your dog!

From the Town Clerk's Office

It's that time of the year again! Time to enter East Haddam's Number One Dog Tag Contest!

Please submit a 4x6 photo of your dog, along with the following information by May 17th: 

1. Owner's name, address, phone number and email address
2. Pet's name, age and breed

Photos can be mailed to Town Clerk, PO Box K, 7 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423 or emailed to townclerk@easthaddam.org. 

Photos will be compiled and sent to the Nathan Hale Ray Middle School for voting.

The contest is designed to promote the importance of licensing your dog; the students have a lot of fun judging the contest. Licenses are required pursuant to Connecticut law for all dogs over 6 months of age.

The winner and the runner up will recieve the #1 and #2 tag (rabies must be up to date); license fees will be paid by the Town Clerk's office.

Mailed photos will not be returned, so please retain a copy if it's your favorite photo.

Dog Licenses
Dog licenses are renewable yearly in the month of June and are required for every dog over 6 months of age. The cost is $8 for a spayed/neutered dog and $19 for an unaltered dog with $1.00 late penalty per month. If you have any questions or need further details on how to properly license your dog, contact Deb Denette, East Haddam Town Clerk, at 860-873-5044 or Mike Olzacki, East Haddam Animal Control Officer at 860-873-5044.


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