- Reimburse people for dog-caused damage to livestock, poultry, and domestic game birds.
- Enforce licensing and control of dogs.
- Seize and detain any dog seen running at large.
- Investigate dog bites.
- Enforce licensing and control of dogs.
- Enforce kennel licensing and inspections.
- Establish and enforce quarantine of dogs, in certain areas.
- Fund counties and humane organizations to establish dog control facilities.
- Provide educational services concerning dog ownership in Pennsylvania.
- Enforce rabies law.
- Reimburse people for rabies-caused death to livestock.