Richmond, VT

• Rabies vaccination requirement (2)
  • Rule: All dogs and wolf-hybrids over three months of age shall be vaccinated against rabies by or under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The initial vaccination is valid for 12 months; a booster is due within 9 to 12 months of it; subsequent vaccinations are valid for 36 months; all vaccinations must use a USDA-approved three-year rabies vaccine. A current rabies certificate must be delivered to the municipal clerk before a dog or wolf-hybrid licence is issued, and the owner must keep a copy and provide it to State or municipal officials on request.

    Scope: state

    Statute url: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/20/193/03581

    Applies statewide (Vermont). Source: 20 V.S.A. § 3581(d)-(e) (Vermont General Assembly) · Checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Rule: An owner of a domestic pet (defined in 20 V.S.A. § 3541 as domestic dogs, domestic cats and ferrets) or wolf-hybrid shall have that animal inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian in accordance with § 3581 and rules adopted by the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets; only Secretary-approved rabies vaccines may be used for domestic pets.

    Scope: state

    Statute url: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/20/193/03581a

    Applies statewide (Vermont). Source: 20 V.S.A. § 3581a Immunization (Vermont General Assembly) · Checked Nov 6, 2026

About this place

• Land area (sq mi)
  1.252 (2025)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (places) · Checked Nov 5, 2026