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. 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 passes away
Please file a notification that your dog has passed away.

You can complete both procedures above at the Shinagawa Public Health Center’s 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 sixteen designated veterinary hospitals in Shinagawa City.
Dates: Until April 30 (Sat.)
Notes:
1. Since the hours of these locations vary, please confirm the hours of the veterinary hospital you plan to use.
2. If there are unavoidable circumstances related to preventing the spread of COVID-19, please vaccinate your dog at a veterinary hospital by the end of December and complete the designated application procedures to receive a vaccination completion slip at the Shinagawa Public Health Center’s Public Hygiene Section, Shinagawa Health Service Center or your local community center.
Eligibility: Dogs 91 days old or older
Fee: 3,750 yen (vaccination fee/vaccination tag issuance fee)
Note: If you have your dog vaccinated on a day outside of the designated period, the fees may be different.

Inquiries: Public Hygiene Section (Hon Chosha 7F)
Tel: 03-5742-9132, Fax: 03-5742-9104