Notice regarding Dog Registration and Periodic Group Rabies Vaccination

Dogs ninety-one days old or older are required by law to be registered once in their lifetime, and to get a rabies shot once a year.

● Registration
If you purchase a dog at a pet shop or from a breeder or take ownership of a microchipped dog, you must register or renew your pet’s microchipped information. Please register the new owner’s information and complete the designated procedures on the Ministry of the Environment database (https://reg.mc.env.go.jp) based on the registration certificate you received with your dog.
Other issues:
• Please complete the designated procedures in the Ministry of the Environment database if you move to another location or if your dog dies
• It is strongly recommended to implant a microchip in dogs you already own
• If your dog is not yet microchipped, you must complete registration procedures at the Shinagawa City Office service counter (registration fee: 3,000 yen)
• If your dog is already registered in the Ministry of the Environment database and a problem arises, please contact the Microchip Information Registration Service Counter (Tel: 03-6384-5320).

● Periodic Group Rabies Vaccination
According to the Rabies Prevention Act, dog owners must have their pets vaccinated annually to prevent rabies. Periodic group vaccinations will be conducted at fifteen designated veterinary hospitals in Shinagawa City.
Dates: Until April 30 (Tue.)
Notes:
1. Since the hours of these locations vary, please check the website or bulletins of the veterinary hospital you plan to use.
2. If you cannot bring your pet in for this vaccination within the designated period, please do so at a veterinary hospital and complete the application procedures to receive a vaccination completion slip at the Shinagawa City electronic application service or one of the following places—the Public Hygiene Section (Hon Chosha 7F), Shinagawa or Ebara Health Service Center—or at your local community center no later than Sunday, June 30.
Eligibility: Dogs ninety-one days old or older registered in Shinagawa City
Fee: 3,750 yen (vaccination fee/vaccination tag issuance fee)
Notes:
1. If you have your dog vaccinated on a day outside of the designated period, the fees may be different.
2. A separate initial fee may be charged.

Inquiries: Public Hygiene Section
(Tel: 03-5742-9132, Fax: 03-5742-9104)