Dog licenses are valid from July 1st through June 30th and are renewable every year in June.  Fees are as follows:

$8.00       Spayed Female or Neutered Male Dog

$19.00     Un-spayed Female or Un-neutered Male Dog

$1.00      Late Fee, per month (or fraction thereof) beginning July 1

Per Connecticut State Statute Section 22-338, all Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies and owners must submit a certificate to the Town Clerk when licensing their dog.  The rabies tag is not the licensing tag.  The license can only be obtained at the Town Clerk's office. 

Click here for a Dog Licensing Form.

For a lost or roaming Dog, please contact Animal Control Officer Beverly LaPlume at 409-4205 or 693-0221.
She can also be reached at blaplume@town.avon.ct.us. 

As of July 1, 2007, in accordance with Connecticut General Statute 22-333, any owner of a dog picked up roaming by Animal Control will be charged a $15 redemption fee plus the cost of advertising under the provisions of section 22-332.  Each day the dog remains impounded an additional $20 will be added for boarding. Please be a responsible pet owner and keep your dog from roaming!

For more information about rabies click here.

Questions or problems about wildlife?  Call the DEP at 860-424-3011.

Click here for the Avon/Canton Dog Pound list of dogs up for adoption.

The Avon Dog Pound, that serves the towns of Avon and Canton, would like residents to know we accept donations of dog food, treats, dog beds and leashes that you no longer need. Donations can be dropped off at the Canton Police Department or by calling the Animal Control Officer at 409-4205.