Loose Pets & Leash Laws

Leash laws apply to all pets. When your pet is off your property, it must be on a leash. Pets are not allowed to run loose in Tredyffrin Township. If you leave your pet outside in your yard, you must have some type of system in place to ensure it does not leave your property.

If your pet is found loose, it may be picked up and taken to the Chester County SPCA http://www.ccspca.org as a stray, which may result in fines assess to the owner of up to $300.

If your pet escapes and you are unable to find it, call or email the Tredyffrin Animal Control Officer at (610) 644-3221. You can also file a Lost & Found Pet Form with the Animal Control Officer.

Tredyffrin Township ordinances also require that you pick up after your dog. Allowing your dog to defecate and not removing the waste, carries a fine of up to $1,000.

Links

• Pennsylvania Dog Laws
  http://www.doglaw.state.pa.us/doglaw/site/default.asp
• Chester County SPCA
  http://www.ccspca.org

(610) 644-3221
animalcontrol@tredyffrin.org