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WHY YOU SHOULD REGISTER YOUR PET

By Rashawnda Atkinson

Now is a good time to review your fur baby’s pet registration
since it’s National Pet Month in the U.S. Registration helps the
authorities find your family pet or assistance animals in case an
emergency arises, it goes missing or gets hurt.

WAL Pet Registration
All pets of any type—including assistance animals—must regis-
ter annually with the Association.

Dog owners must pay a $25 registration fee per dog living with
them. Fees are due during re-registration or October 1. Dogs
must also wear a current and clearly visible WAL pet tag when
they are on common property. Proof of current vaccinations,
City of Alexandria registration and a full-view digital photo is
required to get WAL pet tags.

Registering Your Pet with the City
Families with cats and dogs that are four months or older must
register them. Residents have 30 days from the time they get a
new pet or move into the City Alexandria to get the license.
Visit https://alexandriaanimals.org/licensing or call 855-844-
9553 to do so. Registrations can be valid from one to three
years depending on the options you choose. All dogs and cats four months or older must be registered
with the City of Alexandria and WAL. Photo: Kaitie Layne

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