Get Your Dog a License or Risk a $300 Fine
Find out where to get a dog license and how much it costs in Lehigh County
All dogs ages three months and older must have a license in the Keystone State. Owners of unlicensed dogs risk a $300 fine.
Here's the information you need to provide to get a license:
- The owner's name, address and telephone number.
- The dog's name, age, breed, sex and color.
- Proof of age for senior citizens (65+)
- Proof of neutering/spaying from a veterinarian's office, which lowers the license fee.
In Lehigh County, 2012 fees regular dog licenses are:
- $8.45 for male or female dogs
- $6.45 for neutered or spayed dogs
- $6.45 for male or female dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)
- $4.45 for neutered or spayed dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)
There is a 50-cent additional charge that must be paid if the license is purchased at one of the county's issuing agents
Lifetime licenses are sold ONLY at the Lehigh County Fiscal Office. Here are the fees:
- $51.45 for male or female dogs
- $31.45 for neutered or spayed dogs
- $31.45 for male or female dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)
- $21.45 for neutered or spayed dogs owned by senior citizens (65+)
Dog licenses can be purchased at the following Lehigh County locations:
- The fiscal office is in Room 119 of the county government center at 17 S. Seventh St., Allentown.
- E-G Notary Service, 925 Chestnut St., Emmaus (610-967-2289)
- Buchin's Notary Service, 47 N. Walnut St., Macungie (610-966-5500)
- Discount Pet Supply, 7150 Hamilton Blvd., Trexlertown (610-395-5587)
- K-9 Kampus, 1855 Folk Rd., Fogelsville (610-285-6711)
- Critter Corral, 201 N. Main St., Coopersburg (610-282-2358)
- Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown (610-797-1205)
- Pet Supplies Plus, 1014 Union Blvd., Allentown (610-782-9335)
- Pet Supplies Plus, 2433 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall (610-432-2199)
- Paul's Hardware, 2821 Rt. 309, Orefield (610-395-3233)
- Boyer's Hardware, 130 Main St., Slatington (610-767-3162)
- Blose's Market, 7070 Rt. 309, New Tripoli (610-298-2003)
- Family Pet Shop, Westgate Mall, 2363 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem (610-694-0074)
Robert Sentner
6:20 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
and where does this money go ??? The fees are collected by the county and used for what ???
Dogma
9:45 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Mr Sentner:
Enforcing licensing and control of dogs
Enforcing kennel licensing and inspections
Investigating dog bites
Seizing and detaining any dog seen running at large
Reimbursing individuals for dog-caused damage to livestock, poultry and domestic game birds
Establishing and enforcing the quarantine of dogs in certain areas when required
Funding counties and humane organizations to establish dog control facilities
Providing educational services concerning dog ownership in Pennsylvania
Enforcing the Pennsylvania Rabies Law
Robert Sentner
8:29 am on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
I can't ever remember any of the above here in our township of Upper Milford. And where was the enforcing and inspection for all those years with almost heaven ??? what is the money paid for used when my dogs get there rabies shot and recieve there tag ?? Don't even get me started on the seizing dogs running at large, the township was I think in a $7,000 dollar a year contract with the humane society for picking up of our stray dogs, so how does the licensing effect that, were the citizens being double billed ?? paying tax dollars and also a licensing fee that was for the same thing. I'm not against licensing, I am against paying for something and not recieving anything for it. Would love to hear some statictics of how much of this money made it back to Upper Milford. Nothing personal about you Dogma.
Frank Gadek
6:48 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
My understanding is that the dog license fees help to pay for dog law enforcement. But the amount of money obtained is a lot less than necessary. So it is important to get a dog license to help with dog enforcement.
Check "Dog Rule" with Michelle Armstrong on WDVR-FM NJ radio station for more info.
So much to learn, so short a life !
Frank - long time dog owner - best friends ever !
Gerri Wetherhold
10:24 am on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I yearly, get my two Labradoodle females their licenses. I have yet to have to show proof of spaying or neutering. My girls too, are my very best friends. Laverne and Shirley place a smile on my face daily. I believe in what Mr. Sentner says. A lot of wisdom there.
Parkland Parent
9:37 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
What a joke, I see so many idiot pet owners letting dogs run free at the park and urinating all over the place, enforcement is useless. I tell you this, some dog comes near my kid at the park and I will put the dog in a new home. LEASH LAW PEOPLE.