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My dog is licensed, what does that mean and what are the benefits?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 1 month old | 70 lbs

I got her license in September what does that mean

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on December 4th, 2016

Normally, this just means that you have paid the required taxes for a dog in the county that you live in. She should have a license tag to wear on her collar to prove that this has been done, in case she gets loose and is picked up by animal control.

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