Animal Control Officer (ACO)
CONTACT | PHONE |
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ACO: Windham County Sheriff’s Office | (802) 365-4949 |
Town ACO Liaison: Dot Maggio | (802) 365-7072 |
Regulations Governing Dog Ownership
All dogs or wolf-hybrids six (6) months or older must be licensed by April 1, 2025.
Register before February 3, 2025 and save $5 a dog!
After February 3, 2025 there will be a $5.00 increase assessed to cover some of the cost of hiring Deputy Ashley Pringer CVT, Animal Control Officer of the Windham County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Pringer is contracted to help with Ordinance Enforcement, Impoundment, Dog Bites, Vicious Dog Hearings and Court Cases.
Dot Maggio will continue to be the Brookline Animal Control Officer and collaborate with the Windham County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) while maintaining leash laws, nuisance dogs, and act as a communication liaison between the Health Department, WCSO and the Town of Brookline.
Brookline Animal License Fees:
Neutered & Spayed: $9.00 (increases to $14.00 after 2/3/25)
Unneutered Dog: $13.00 (increases to $18.00 after 2/3/25)
Late Fees: After April 1, 2025 there will be an additional $4.00 late fee added
These fees include $5.00 that is sent to the State, $1.00 goes to the State Rabies Program, and $4.00 goes to the State’s Spay/Neutering Program.
For any dog not licensed by May 30, 2025 the owner will be charged a $50.00 fine per animal, according to the Brookline Dog Ordinance.
Dogs or wolf-hybrids over 3 months of age shall be vaccinated against rabies. The initial vaccination shall be valid for 12 months. Within 9-12 months of the initial vaccination the animal shall receive a booster that will be valid for 36 months. A copy of the rabies certificate will be given to the Town Clerk upon licensing the animal.
Rabies is a disease that can kill animals and people.
- Vermont law requires rabies shots for all CATS and DOGS
- Rabies shots help protect pets and pet owners from rabies.
- Enjoy wildlife from a safe distance. Remember, rabid animals have been found in all Vermont counties.
- Questions? Call the Vermont Rabies Hotline: 1.800.472.2437
See Attention All Dog Owners for info on upcoming Rabies Clinics.