License Your Dog in PA

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.

Reasons for dog licensing:

· It’s the law. All dogs three months and older must have a current license.

· If your dog gets lost, a license is the best way to get him back. A license helps animal control and shelters identify your dog and get him back home safely.

· The cost of a license is less than the penalty for being caught without one. Owners who fail to license their dogs could face a fine of up to $300 for each unlicensed dog.

· License fees support animal control. The annual fee you pay to license your dog helps keep shelters running and supports the work of the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, which is responsible for ensuring the welfare of dogs, regulating dangerous dogs and overseeing annual licensing and rabies vaccinations.

Phone: 610-845-7595
Fax: 610-845-7596

State Representative David Maloney

46 East Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512.
610-369-3010
7 East Wing, House Box 202130, Harrisburg, PA 17120-2130
717-260-6161
346 Main Street, Oley, PA 19547
610-493-2097
Email: dmaloney@pahousegop.com
TTY: 855-282-0614

State Senator Tracy Pennycuick

24th District
Berks and Montgomery Counties
Senate Box 203024,
16 East Wing,
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-783-3110
56 West 4th Street,
Red Hill, PA 18076
215-541-2388
Email: tpennycuick@pasen.gov
senatorpennycuick.com

Emergency Contacts

In case of emergency, dial 911.

PA State Police  610-378-4011
Eastern Berks Fire Department  610-845-2877(non-emergency)
Seisholtzville Fire  610-845-2102(non-emergency)
Bally Community Ambulance Association  610-845-2501(non-emergency)
Topton American Legion Community Ambulance Service 610-682-4333(non-emergency)