Delco Residents: Get Your 2017 Dog Licenses To Keep Your Furbabies Safe

Delaware County officials want to remind pet owners in the county to get their 2017 dog licenses.

Two Labrador retrievers attended the Dec. 7 County Council meeting whiled retriever owner and Councilman John McBlain reminded pet owners to get their lifetime or annual dog license.

“As the owner of a golden retriever, I can tell you that dogs bring a lot of joy to people. But dogs also bring responsibility and one that tops the list is making sure your dog has a current dog license,” McBlain said. “Today, County Council is partnering with the County Treasurer’s Office and the Delaware County Kennel Club to remind pet owners that it’s time to get your 2017 dog license.”

Residents can get a dog license at the Treasurer’s Office located on the first floor of the Government Center in Media, go to the county website to apply and pay online, or visit one of the registered agents in the county.

Delaware County Treasurer Jack Dowd and his staff work year-round to make sure it’s convenient for pet owners to comply with the law.

“If you’ve ever had your dog get loose and been frantically searching the neighborhood for him, you know how important a license is," McBlain said. "Your dog may be micro-chipped, but there’s no guarantee that the person who finds your dog will take him to a vet to get the chip read. But there’s a good chance they will look at the license and try to make a call to return your dog."

The county has a Return a Lost Dog program on its website where someone who finds a dog can go to the site, enter the license number, and get the owner’s phone number.

Council was joined by Kennel Club members Marge Remolde and Jennifer Rhyshek, with Jen’s Labradors, Izzy and Maven, Patti Hamilton with her dog, Mya, and Dee Hamilton.

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