SMETHPORT — Dog wardens will canvas homes in McKean County, beginning in the end of April and through May, to ensure all dog owners have current licenses and rabies vaccinations for their dogs.
All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. The fee is $6.50 for each spayed or neutered dog and $8.50 for other dogs. Older adults and persons with disabilities may purchase a license for $4.50 for spayed or neutered dogs and $6.50 for others.
Additionally, all dogs and non-feral cats three months of age or older must be vaccinated against rabies. Booster vaccinations must be administered periodically to maintain lifelong immunity.
Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation, plus court costs.
Licenses may be purchased in person between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.; by mail to County Treasurer, 500 West Main St., Smethport, PA 16749; online at mckeancountypa.org or at the county treasurer’s office.
