Animal Control Officers
Lead Animal Control Officer: Keith Ulrich 802-730-9340 Emergencies Dial 911 (Non-emergency 888-2300)
E-Mail: ron@hydeparkvt.com
New Dog Registration By Mail Form (here) – Please complete this form for each new dog to be registered in Hyde Park. Send this form in along with the appropriate fee and a copy of the most recent rabies vaccination certificate and a spay/neuter certificate, if applicable. Checks/money orders are paid to TOWN OF HYDE PARK and mailed to PO Box 98, Hyde Park VT 05655 OR can be left in the night drop at the office.
Renewals – Feel free to contact the office to make sure we have the most recent information on file. If we do, all we need is the applicable fee that can be mailed to PO Box 98, Hyde Park VT 05655 OR can be left in the night drop at the office.
The Animal Control Officers receive and address complaints about dogs, lost dogs and enforce the Animal Control Ordinance. Some matters are referred to other agencies or support is provided by the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department.
All dogs or wolf-hybrids six months of age and older must be licensed annually on or before April 1. Before obtaining a dog license, a copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate must be presented to the Town. Licenses are available annually starting on the first business day of January and will be assesses a late fee if not paid on or by April 1st annually.
License fees are as follows:
Fees: Spayed or Neutered
Licensing Fee: $ 4.00
Surcharges (State & Local) $ 7.00
Total $11.00
AFTER APRIL 1st, $13.00 (Late fee waived until 90 days after the end of the COVID State of Emergency)
Fees: Not Spayed or Neutered
Licensing Fee $ 8.00
Surcharges (State & Local) $ 7.00
Total $15.00
AFTER APRIL 1st, $19.00 (Late fee waived until 90 days after the end of the COVID State of Emergency)
Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program (VSNIP) Application & Information