Notice regarding Dog Registration and Periodic Group Rabies Vaccination

Dogs 91 days old or older must be registered once in their lifetime and are to be given a rabies shot once a year.

● Registration
Registration is required within 30 days if you acquire a dog 91 days old or older. Upon registration, you will be issued with a dog tag. Please attach the tag to your dog’s collar. If the dog is lost, the tag will help to return it. The registration fee is 3,000 yen.

• If there is a change
Please file a change notification whenever the owner’s address changes or if the dog’s ownership is transferred.
• If your dog dies
Please file a notification that your dog has died.

You can complete both procedures above at the Shinagawa Public Health Center Public Hygiene Section, Shinagawa Health Service Center, Ebara Health Service Center, or any regional community center. For a death notification, applications can be made online via the Shinagawa City website (in Japanese).

● Periodic Group Rabies Vaccination
According to the Rabies Prevention Law, dog owners must have their pets vaccinated annually to prevent rabies. Periodic group vaccinations will be conducted at 18 designated veterinary hospitals in Shinagawa City. Please make use of this opportunities.

Period: Until April 30 (Tue.)
Note: Since the hours of these locations vary, please confirm the hours of the veterinary hospital you plan to use.
Eligibility: Dogs 91 days old or older
Fee: 3,650 yen
Notes:
1. If you are unable to have your dog vaccinated within this period, please do so at a veterinary hospital by June 30 (Sun.), and complete the procedures for obtaining a dog tag at the Public Hygiene Section (Hon Chosha 7F) or Shinagawa and Ebara Health Service Centers or community center.
2. If you have your dog vaccinated on a day outside of the designated period, the fees may be different.
Inquiries: Public Hygiene Section, Tel: 03-5742-9132, Fax: 03-5742-9104