During the week of April 20, dog wardens will canvass homes in Dauphin County to ensure all dog owners have current licenses and rabies vaccinations for their dogs.
The state Department of Agriculture reminds dog owners that a license is one of the best ways to ensure a lost dog is returned home safely.
Under Pennsylvania law, 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 can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court costs.
Licenses may be purchased through Dauphin County Treasurer Janis Creason, at the Dauphin County courthouse, by calling 717-780-6550, or from these issuing agents:
- Dauphin – Hornung’s True Value (Dauphin)
- Elizabethville – Kratzers Hardware
- Halifax – Hornung’s True Val. (Halifax)
- Harrisburg – Agway/Hanoverdale Country Store
- Harrisburg – Hornung’s True Value (Paxtang)
- Harrisburg – Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area
- Hershey – Derry Township Building
- Linglestown – Hornung’s Ace Hardware
- Middletown – Lower Swatara Township Building
- Middletown – Tender Loving Care Kennels
- Millersburg – Lehman’s Hardware
- Williamstown – Williamstown Borough Building
For more information, visit www.licenseyourdogPA.com or call 717-787-3062.
