Dog Inspectors To Go Door To Door In Chester County

Is your dog licensed? Up to date on vaccinations?

If he'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 the region throughout April to check for vaccinations and licenses.

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 plus court costs.

An annual license is $8.50 and 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 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 your local county treasurer and other licensing agents.

Or for more information, go to, www.licenseyourdogpa.com

Dog License Application

Philadelphia Residents: For residents of Philadelphia, dog licenses must be purchased directly through the City of Philadelphia’s licensing agent, Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly), or through one of ACCT Philly’s authorized license retailers. For more information, go to: http://license.acctphilly.org/