Pet Wiki

Cats in Rhode Island, United States: rules and travel

Rhode Island: Dogs must be licensed each year with the city or town clerk, with proof of rabies vaccination. Rabies and bite rules are in the details below.

Many dog rules in Rhode Island 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 be vaccinated between 3 and 4 months of age, interval per board regulations (Gen. Laws 4-13-31). A vet-issued rabies tag is required (250 RICR 40-05-2.6).[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)