where i am, you get the rabies tags when the pet gets vaccinated for rabies. the number on the rabies tag can then be used to obtain a license tag from the municipality.
licensing is a form of registration for the pet. it is required (around here anyways) that dogs are licensed (cats are optional) to avoid a fine if the dog is picked up by animal control. to get your reclaimed pet from the shelter or animal control, licensing is required. licensed pets also get a longer grace period at the shelter for the owner to come back and pick up the pet than one that is not licensed.
licensing is pretty cheap. $30-something for 3 years for a neutered/spayed pet, it's a little over twice that if the pet is not fixed. my city imposes a fine on owners who do not register their pets on time, within 1 month of ownership or before the pet turns 5 months old.
bunjee has been ill so he hasn't gotten is rabies shot yet. but once he does, i'll get him licensed as well. |