Welcome to

Deemston Borough

Animal Control

Sam Vargo is contracted by the Borough to investigate complaints and to enforce Ordinances pertaining to domestic animals.

Mr. Vargo can be reached directly at (724) 483-0793

Complaints regarding wild animals should be directed to the PA Game Commissioner at 1-800-243-8519.

If you suspect animal abuse or cruelty, please call the Washington Area Humane Society (724) 222-PETS (7387) and leave a message. Your name will be kept confidential. All abuse complaints are investigated, but please leave your phone number in case we need more information. The Washington Area Humane Society has a full time Humane Officer to investigate claims of animal abuse and to prosecute violators.

What are Pennsylvania's Dog Laws?

All dogs three months of age or older must be licensed. Licenses are issued by the County Treasurer.

All dogs must be under control and must not be allowed to run at large. Dogs are personal property, and owners are responsible for damages caused their dog.

It is illegal to mistreat or abuse any animal. Violations should be reported to a local humane organization or the police.

It is illegal to abandon or attempt to abandon any dog.

No dog under seven weeks of age may be sold, traded, bartered or transferred.

You may not place any poison or harmful substance in any place where dogs may easily eat it, whether it is your own property or elsewhere.

You must have a current kennel license if you operate a facility that keeps, harbors, boards, shelters, sells, gives away or transfers a total of 26 or more dogs in any one calendar year.

Owners of dogs and cats 3 months of age or older are required to have a current rabies vaccination. It is illegal to interfere with an officer or employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture engaged in enforcement of dog laws.

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Welcome to

Deemston Borough

Animal Control

What are Pennsylvania's Dog Laws?