Dog Wardens to Canvas Warminster

During the week of March 25, Pennsylvania Dog Wardens will be canvassing homes in the Warminster Township area.

All dogs must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court fees.

Licenses can be purchased through the Bucks County Treasurer by calling 215-348-6244 or visiting www.padoglicense.com. They can also be purchased at the Bucks County SPCA or through Warminster's Parks and Recreation office.

You can download a dog license application form in the .pdf section of this article. 

Pennsylvania's Dog Laws, courtesy of the PA Dept. of Agriculture:

• All dogs three months of age or older must be licensed.  Licenses are issued by the County Treasurer.  
• All dogs must be under control and must 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 a local humane organization or the police.
• It is illegal to abandon or attempt to abandon any dog.
• No dog under eight weeks of age may be sold, traded, bartered or transferred.
• You may not place any poison or harmful substance in any place where dogs may easily eat it, whether it is your own property or elsewhere.
• You must have a current kennel license if you operate a facility that keeps, harbors, boards, shelters, sells, gives away or transfers a total of 26 or more dogs in any one calendar year.
• Owners of dogs and cats 3 months of age or older are required to have a current rabies vaccination. It is illegal to interfere with an officer or employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture engaged in enforcement of dog laws.