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Dog & Cat Regulations

Dogs: 

  • Your dog must have a City license when it reaches 3 months of age. Dog licenses may be obtained from the City Treasurer's office. Licensing fees are much cheaper for "fixed" dogs (male or female).
  • You must have proof of your dog's current rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccinations are required by PA state law at 3 months of age.
  • Dogs are not permitted to run unleashed on public streets, sidewalks, other public places or other people's property.
  • If you are walking your dog, it must be on a leash or chain not more than 6 feet in length.
  • Any female dog "in heat" (the times during the year when the female is able to breed and have a litter) must be kept inside.
  • Refer to "Nuisance Violations" section regarding barking, defecation and digging.

Cats: 

  • Cats do not have to be licensed.
  • If you allow your cat to be outside, the cat must have an ID collar or tag that has your name, phone number and address.
  • You must have proof of your cat's current rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccinations are required by PA state law at 3 months of age.
  • Any female cat "in heat" (the times during the year when the female is able to breed and have a litter) must be kept inside.
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