Animal Control

Township Animal Control Officer

Persons experiencing problems with animals should contact the Police Department. Call the Animal Control Officer at the Police Station, (610) 933-5820.

Dog Licensing

All dogs three months of age or older must be licensed. Licenses are issued by the Chester County Treasurer. The Treasurer’s website provides additional licensing information and downloadable forms.

It is unlawful for any person to permit any animal to run at large upon any public thoroughfare, any public ground, or on any private property other than that of the owner. Owners are responsible for immediately removing and properly disposing of all animal excreta from any public property or any private property other than that of the animal’s owner. Additional information on Pennsylvania law regarding dogs is available on this information sheet. 

Information on animal bites is available in this here for the Chester County Health Department warning page.

Other Resources

Brandywine Valley SPCA

Information is available at the SPCA’s website.

Wildlife Management – PA Game Commission

Call (610) 926-3136.