Madison Meeks 

Editor-in-chief

mvm7037@psu.edu

HARRISBURG, PA – Some changes to Pennsylvania’s dog law that were signed by Governor Josh Shapiro last year are now in effect.
According to ABC27 News, the updates to the law now include increased fines for dogs who are unlicensed, kennel and shelter requirements, and some interesting changes to dangerous dog rules.
The new changes state that starting January 21, 2024, kennels and shelters must include their kennel license number in advertisements if they are going to offer dog adoptions. Kennels that are sold to the public at retail stores have to disclose breeder information, vaccinations, and medical documentation. As well as any known bite to human or domestic animals that might have happened.
Dogs also have to be isolated in kennels for 14 days if they have been imported to PA. Also, dogs have to have a license, or the owner could face a fine of up to 500 dollars.
On February 1, the fee for an annual dog license will go up to $8.70. Licenses that have been purchased between the dates of December 1, 2023, and January 31, 2024, will be available at the prior rate of $6.70. Lifetime fees will also go up to $52.70 starting on February 1.