Summary
587 dogs remain unlicensed, and owners who don't comply by July 6 face a $25 fine under a state law dating to the 1700s. Councilors want to make registration easier — maybe at the vet's office — but the warrant itself is required by state law.
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Owners of unlicensed dogs face a $25 fine on top of license fees, and the process adds certified-mail costs for the Town Clerk's office.
Compliant dog owners and the town's ability to identify dogs in public health situations like rabies exposure.
Dog owners who forgot or struggled with the licensing process face fines and, in theory, forfeiture, though Bedford has never seized a dog.
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