The Walpolean

From Holly Gowdy, Deputy Town Clerk:

In the state of New Hampshire dogs must be licensed every year by April 30 th  as per RSA 466:1.

RABIES vaccinations must be current and documented – bring your proof of vaccination with you if you have any doubt.

New dogs registered after April 30 are not penalized, other dogs are charged a late fee of $1/month.

Any owner of record 65 and older by April 30 th  of the current registration year are eligible for a registration discount.

A “puppy” is a dog 6 months or younger.

Dog Fees:

• Male Un-neutered $9.00 (unless puppy)
• Female Un-spayed $9.00 (unless puppy)
• Neutered Male $6.50
• Female Spayed $6.50
• If the owner is over 65 reg fee $2.00
• Puppies 3-6 Mos $6.50
• 5 or more Dogs = Kennel
• Annual Kennel fee $20.00

In 2025 dogs who are licensed before the April 30 th Deadline, are eligible for the FREE Dog License Give-Away. Prizes include FREE Pet Wellness Exams from The Walpole Veterinary Hospital, Gift Cards from Tractor Supply, EnTrust Dog Food from Walpole Blue Seal, and gift baskets for your Best Friend from: The Pawtastic Nanny, Horse and Buggy Feed, and Featherstone Kennel. Prizes will be drawn on May 1st you do not have to be present to win!

Questions? Please call the Walpole Town Clerk at 603-756-3514 or email at townclerk@walpolenh.us

From Holly Gowdy, Deputy Town Clerk:

Have you heard . . .

April 30th is the Dog License Deadline for the drawing!

Thank you to these local businesses . . .

Walpole Veterinary Hospital

Walpole Tractor Supply

Walpole Blue Seal Feeds

Featherstone Kennel, Walpole

The Pawstastic Nanny, Walpole

Horse and Buggy Feeds, Keene

The drawing for Prizes will be on May 1st

For more information contact the Walpole Town Clerk

603-756-3514 or townclerk@walpolenh.us

Or visit: https://www.walpolenh.us/town-clerktax-collector/page/dog-licensing

From Holly Gowdy, Deputy Town Clerk:

License your dog in the Town of Walpole, by April 30th

This year with your dog license you might win a great prize!

Dog Licenses can be purchased online if you go to the Town Clerk’s page on the Town of Walpole Website: www.walpolenh.us/town-clerk

For more information please call the Walpole Town Clerk’s Office at 603-756-3514

You can also purchase your dog license in the Town Clerk’s Office

Additional dog licensing info:

• Dog owners who are 65 or older by April 30th receive a discount on one dog license
• Dogs can be licensed for 2025 until April 30th – after that date they will be charged a late fee
• Dog Licenses are an affordable way to “I.D.” your dog
• Lost Dogs are more easily identified with their license and can be returned to their owners
• Dog Licenses prove vaccination for Rabies, should your dog bite someone
• It’s THE LAW to license dogs in NH, yearly, see RSA 466.1

In 2025, licensing your dog will include you in a drawing for some great prizes some of which include:

• 25-pound bag of Blue Seal Feed’s ENTRUST dog food, from Walpole’s Blue Seal Feedstore
• A $25.00 Gift Card from Walpole’s Tractor Supply 
• One of FIVE FREE Pet Wellness Exams from the Walpole Veterinary Hospital
• A Basket full of Dog Treats and Toys from Featherstone Kennel, Walpole

License your dog in the Town of Walpole, by April 30th, and your tag # will be used as a ticket for the drawing of these great prizes, donated by Blue Seal Feeds of Walpole, Tractor Supply of Walpole, Featherstone Kennel and Walpole Veterinary Hospital. The drawing will be on May 1, 2025. You don’t have to be present to win.