Dog Wardens to Conduct License, Rabies Compliance Checks

Dog Wardens to Conduct License, Rabies Compliance Checks 

May canvass to focus on Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Potter counties

Dog wardens from the state agriculture department announced plans to canvass five northcentral Pennsylvania counties during May. This outreach program helps to ensure that all dog owners in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Potter counties have current licenses and rabies vaccinations for their dogs.

Pennsylvania law requires that all dogs three months or older must be licensed by January 1 of each year. The fee is $6.50 for each spayed or neutered dog and $8.50 for other dogs. Older adults and persons with disabilities may purchase a license for $4.50 for spayed or neutered dogs and $6.50 for others.

Additionally, all dogs and non-feral cats (three months of age and older) must be vaccinated against rabies. Booster vaccinations must be administered periodically to maintain lifelong immunity.

Violators may be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court costs.

For more information, dog owners should contact their county treasurer’s office:

 Cameron County Treasurer Staci Brown Phone: 814.486.3348

 For More Information – Visit www.licenseyourdogPA.com or call 717-787-3062.