The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) recently disclosed the top dog names of 2025, obtained through analysis of local canine license registrations. However, with the newfound knowledge of what folks are calling their furry friends comes a reminder of civic duty—the swiftly approaching deadline to renew dog licenses in Ohio. According to the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, all canines three months old and over require an up-to-date license every year, with the cut-off date set for January 31, post which a penalty fee doubles the cost of a one-year license.
For procrastinators and penny savers alike, the clock ticks inexorably towards the deadline, owners of four-legged Ohioans can secure a range of licensing options from a one-year tag at $20, a three-year commitment costing $60, and a lifetime of legality for $200—options designed to fit varying owner preferences, and the time slips away, January 31 is the last day to act before the $20 penalty takes effect. Dog tags are available at a smattering of convenient locations, including Discount Drug Mart and Pet Supply Plus stores, in addition to the County Animal Shelter itself, or for those favoring the digital realm, an online portal at cuyahogadogs.com serves the same purpose…