Mercer County dog-license canvassing starts in June

Staff report

MERCER, PA.

Canvassing for current dog license and rabies vaccinations by the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement in Mercer County is scheduled during June, said the county treasurer’s office.

Dog wardens randomly conduct compliance checks in neighborhoods to ensure all dogs are licensed.

All dogs 3 months of age or older are required to have a current dog license as of Jan. 1 of each year. A dog without a license can result in a fine for the owner up to $300 plus court costs.

For information about dog licenses, call the treasurer’s office at 724-662-4440.

A dog license can be purchased at the county courthouse on North Diamond Street or from one of these agents across the county:

Bill’s Field and Stream, Transfer, Pa.

Country Crossing Gifts & Collectibles, Leesburg/Volant, Pa.

Greenville Agway, Hurlbert Hardware, West Salem Township Building, all in Greenville.

Griffin Arms LLC, Stoneboro, Pa.

Grove City Agway & Pets, Grove City, Pa.

Hermitage Agway, Hillcrest Flynn Pet Funeral Home & Crematory and Shenango Valley Animal Shelter, all in Hermitage, Pa.

Sereday’s True Value, West Middlesex, Pa.

Twig’s Reloading Den, Mercer.

Wagler’s Camp Perry, Clarks Mills, Pa.

Wilmington Township Building, New Wilmington, Pa.