Some 300 owners in arrears with their dog tax

Roo, a 6-year-old Kelpie cross, currently on trial with a family visa the GSPCA

The reminder comes after more than half the parish's registered dogs – 500 or so – have had their licence renewed for 2025, but many more have yet to do so. 

The last official date to be properly registered is 31 January and is due in respect of all dogs, with the exemption of assistance dogs.

Payments of £10 per animal can be made in person during office hours at the Vale Douzaine [opening hours – see below] by cash, cheque (made payable to Constables of the Vale) or card; by post, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope, or by phone using a debit or credit card (with a small charge to cover postage as we have to send the licence to you).

Every dog owner must have their animal licensed from six months old and failure to do so means the owner can be reported to Guernsey Police and fined.

Because the deadline has now expired, the quickest and easiest way is to call the office on 01481 244155 between Monday - Friday 10.00 - 13.00 so payment can be taken over the phone and the licence emailed to you.