Dog Licenses
New York State Law requires that dogs be licensed at 4 months of age. Upon licensing your dog you are required to furnish proof that your dog has been vaccinated for rabies within the past 3 years. Pets that have been spayed or neutered are licensed at a reduced fee.
- Spayed or Neutered Dogs - $7.50
- Unfixed Dogs - $15.50
- Guide Dogs/Service Dogs - No Fee
If you are licensing your dog for the first time and you would like to do so through the mail you may download an application. Mail the completed application along with the following:
- Proof of rabies
- Proof of spaying or neutering
- Check for the appropriate amount, made payable to the Town of Gates
Mail to:
Gates Town Clerk
Town of Gates
1605 Buffalo Road
Rochester, New York 14624
Dog licenses need to be renewed annually. Dog license renewals are sent out directly from the State and are processed through the Town Clerk’s office.
Lost Dogs
Under the Town of Gates Code, any officer or Animal Control Officer of the town may seize any dog not on the owner’s premises or any unlicensed dog, whether or not on the owner’s premises.
Stray dogs are generally taken to Suburban Animal Hospital, located at 2495 East Henrietta Road during their regular business hours. Their telephone is 334-4230. The dog can be released once the clerk has proof of current license, including proof of rabies vaccination, and payment of boarding and seizure fees. For additional information call 911. The Town Clerk accepts cash, check, VISA and MasterCard for all dog license transactions.