Dog Inspectors To Go Door To Door In Bucks County

Is your dog licensed? Up to date on vaccinations?

If it's not, you could face a fine of up to $300 from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

They will be sending dog inspectors door to door around Bucks County next week to check for vaccinations and licenses.

Wardens will be visiting Bucks County homes with dogs during the week of April 4, according to the state.

They will also be visiting Montgomery County the week of April 11, Delaware County the week of April 18 and Chester County the week of April 25.

All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year.

Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation, which does not include court costs.

An annual license costs $8.50, while a lifetime license is $51.50.

If the animal is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 and lifetime is $31.50.

Discounts are also available to older adults and people with disabilities. The small license fee helps the millions of dogs in the state by funding the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement.

Dog licenses are available from the county treasurer. For more information, go to www.licenseyourdogpa.com.

A Dog License Application is available here.