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Cats in New York, United States: rules and travel

New York: Any dog 4 months or older must be licensed with the town, city or county clerk where it is kept (Agriculture and Markets Law 109). Rabies and bite rules are in the details below.

Many dog rules in New York are set by counties, cities or towns, so check your local animal control.

The national rules for United States apply here too. National rules

Keeping rules

Rabies: Dogs and cats must get a first rabies vaccination no later than 4 months after birth (Public Health Law 2141). The table gives no revaccination interval.[1]

Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.

Sources

  1. animallaw.info/topic/table-rabies-vaccination-laws (secondary source)