Canvassers to check for dog licenses

STAFF REPORT

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County dog warden’s office is announcing a door-to-door canvass in the county to check for current dog licenses.

Beginning Monday, deputy dog wardens will go door to door to verify that all dogs 3 months of age and older are licensed as required by state law.

All dogs 3 months and older must be licensed each year by Jan. 31. Dogs acquired after Jan. 31 must be licensed immediately to avoid penalties.

Licenses cost $15 for dogs licensed between Dec. 1 and Jan. 31, or within 30 days of acquisition or moving from another state.

The fees increase to $30 for dogs that are 4 months or older licensed after Jan. 31 or not licensed within 30 days of acquisition.

Licenses cost $7.50 for dogs that become 3 months old after July 1 and before they are 4 months of age.

The owners of unlicensed dogs will be issued a citation that requires a court appearance, a fine of between $25 to $100, plus court costs. The canvass will continue throughout the summer.

Owners of unlicensed dogs may avoid the expense by licensing their dogs at one of the eight vendors listed below, or filling out an application that may be printed and mailed by following the instructions on the Mahoning County Web site www.mahoningcountyoh.gov.

The Web site also has the list of license vendors. Here are the vendors:

UMahoning County auditor’s office, Mahoning County Courthouse, 120 Market St., Youngstown (330) 740-2010.

UDog warden’s office, 589 Industrial Road, Youngstown, 44509, (330) 740-2205.

UGeorge’s Party Shop, 10666 state Route 170, New Middletown, 44442, (330) 542-3314.

UAngels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield, 44406, (330) 549-1111.

UAnimal Charity of Ohio, 3722 South Ave., Youngstown, 44507, (330) 783-0645.

UDo-Cut True Value Hardware, 6442 S. Raccoon Road, Canfield, 44406, (330) 533-9878.

URalph’s Deli, Alliance-Sebring Road, Alliance, 44601, (330) 821-9341.

UBoardman License, 141 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, 44512, (330) 758-1988.