Every April marks the beginning of Safe Digging Month aligning with the start of spring when outdoor projects typically commence.
This initiative is an essential reminder for both excavators and homeowners to contact 811 at least three business days before starting any digging. By following this important step, individuals can ensure facility owners and operators accurately locate and mark underground lines, reducing the risk of accidental damage. By proactively contacting 811, an excavator not only prevent injuries but also reduce the risk of disruptive utility outages, underscoring the crucial role of safety and responsibility in excavation practices.
Pennsylvania’s Dog Laws: If your dog is not licensed, you may be fined up to $500 per dog. Find where to purchase yours online at LicenseYourDogPa.pa.gov
It is illegal to mistreat or abuse animals. Report suspected abuse to your local humane organization or police.
Purposely poisoning a dog, whether it is yours or someone else’s, is illegal.
You may not abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. You could be fined $1,000 plus court costs.
Puppies under eight weeks old cannot be bartered, traded, sold, or transferred.
You must have a kennel license if you keep, sell, transfer, adopt or foster at least 26 dogs in a calendar year.
If your dog attacks or kills a human or domestic animal without provocation, it may be considered dangerous. You may face extensive fines and restrictions.
Pennsylvania’s Rabies Law: Ignoring Pennsylvania’s rabies vaccination law can be costly – in more ways than one. Dogs and cats are exposed to the rabies virus through wild and stray animals, posing a threat to their health and yours.
Dogs and cats three months or older must have a current rabies vaccination
Owners of non-vaccinated pets may be fined up to $300 plus court costs
Licensed veterinarians can vaccinate dogs and provide a vaccination certificate
Dog wardens perform random checks to ensure rabies vaccinations are current
License Your Dog. It’s the Law:
All dogs three months or older or upon transfer must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year
Owners of non-licensed dogs can be cited with a maximum fine of $500 per dog plus court costs
Dog wardens randomly canvass neighborhoods to ensure all dogs are licensed, violators may be fined
If your dog gets lost, a current license is the fastest way to get your dog back home
Licensing fees help the millions of dogs in Pennsylvania by funding the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement
Purchase a license from your local county treasurer or issuing agent
An annual license is $10.80, and a lifetime license is $52.80, discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities
