PITTSBURGH (KDKA) —The first week of 2024 is almost completed, and if you have not carried out so but, it is time for pet homeowners to get their dogs licensed.
Paws Across Pittsburgh is crammed to the brim with cats and dogs. The shelter says it appears to occur presently yearly.
“All of a sudden in January, proprietor surrenders spike,” stated Scott Ross of Paws Across Pittsburgh. “We get this big variety of folks attempting to both give up their canine, it is an excessive amount of for me, it isn’t getting together with my different canine.”
Ross’ canine, Gizmo, was a type of proprietor surrenders. His homeowners introduced him in as a result of they may not afford his vet payments. Ross stated the shelter sees this rather a lot too.
“A variety of senior dogs are available, and so they have a whole lot of issues,” Ross stated.
Ross was Gizmo’s foster at first, however now Gizmo is a part of the household. But older dogs will not be the one ones being surrendered.
“There’s tons of dogs, each breed of canine,” Ross stated. “This time of season, puppies. We’ll absorb whole litters of puppies.”
Allegheny County requires all dogs three months or old to be licensed. The licenses are good for your entire 12 months, and canine homeowners say it is easy to get one.
“The course of is tremendous straightforward,” canine proprietor Kelsey Brazelle stated. “You fill out the shape. And if you happen to do not wish to fill out the shape and mail it in, you possibly can go right down to metropolis corridor and get it carried out that method as nicely.”
Dog homeowners who do not get a license might be fined tons of of {dollars}. But if you happen to’re adopting, shelters say they might help you get your license immediately.
If you have already got a canine at home, you too can get a license by the Allegheny County Treasurer Office’s web site. Just apply for one and ship within the payment.
