BARTO, PA — Pennsylvania agriculture officials kicked off the state’s annual dog-licensing push on Thursday, announcing that 2026 licenses will be available beginning December 1 and warning owners that failing to comply can carry steep penalties.
At an event held at Orchard Hills Training Center in Barto, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined Montgomery County treasury officials and canine athletes from the Montgomery County 4-H Speedy Paws Agility Club to highlight the importance of licensing in protecting both pets and communities.
“Pennsylvanians have made it clear that they expect dog owners, kennels, breeders, and shelters to be held to high standards,” Redding said. “They want their communities to be safe from stray and dangerous dogs.”…