- All dogs three months of age or older must be licensed.
- All dogs must be under control and may not be allowed to run at large. Dogs are personal property and owners are responsible for damages caused by their dog.
- It is illegal to mistreat or abuse any animal. Violations should be reported to the local humane organization or police.
- You may not place any poison or harmful substance in any place where it may be easily found and eaten by dogs whether it be your property or elsewhere.
- It is illegal to abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. Fines for abandonment range from $300 to $1,000 plus court costs.
- No dog under seven weeks old may be bartered, traded, sold, or transferred.
- You must have a current kennel license if you operate a kennel that keeps, harbors, boards, shelters, sells, gives away or transfers a total of 26 or more dogs in any one calendar year.
- It is illegal to interfere with an officer or employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture engaged in the enforcement of the Dog Laws.
- Dog Tethering is against the law. Click here for more information.