Animal Control

Deer Management

Dead deer or other animal on your property? For deer, contact the Game Commission at 610-926-3136. For all other dead animals, contact the Chester County Department of Health at 610-344-6452.

The deer population in Tredyffrin is very large and has caused many problems from property damage to traffic accidents. There is no "quick fix" for this issue; however, Tredyffrin Township has authorized bow hunting by the Chester Valley Deer Management Association and the Stony Run Archers Association in designated Township Parks:

Cedar Hollow Park
Mill Road Park
Radbill Park
Richards Road Open Space
Crabby Creek Park
Country Gate Open Space
Swedesford Road Open Space
Croton Road Open Space

Deer Harvesting Referral Program for Private Property

In the interest of providing landowners with a positive solution to a growing problem, Tredyffrin Township has initiated a deer harvesting referral program. Tredyffrin Township does not recommend or sponsor any one group. All groups listed in the Township referral program carry liability insurance and are proficiency tested. Anyone interested in these services is urged to contact one or more of the groups on this list for further information.

Chester Valley Deer Management Association

Steve Grabuski: 610-209-3098
Greg Shank: 610-310-8295

Stony Run Archers Association

Joe Soupik Jr.: 484-576-3930

All other questions concerning deer should be directed to the Pa. Game Commission or the Tredyffrin Township Police Department at the telephone numbers listed below:

Wildlife Conservation Officer
Pennsylvania Game Commission
610-926-3136
610-926-1966
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6 am to 12 am, Friday - Saturday: 6 am to 2 am, Sunday: 7 am to 11 pm

Tredyffrin Township Police Department
610-644-3221 (non-emergency)
610-647-1440 (dispatch)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

Chester County Police/Fire Dispatch
610-647-1440
Hours: 24 hours-a-day

Dog Licensing

Pennsylvania State Dog Laws require that all dogs over the age of three months be licensed in the county where they live on or before January 1st every year. Dog licenses can be purchased at the Brandywine Valley SPCA, purchased online by visiting padoglicense.com, or you can download the license application by visiting the Chester County Treasurer's Office page. Completed dog license applications may be mailed to:

Chester County Courthouse
c/o Treasurer's Office
2 North High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-344-6370

New year dog licenses usually become available around December 15 of the prior year. Applications for licenses are often taken as early as November 1. Call the Chester County Treasurer's Office or the Chester County SPCA at 610-692-6113 for information on dog license availability.

Click here for information on registering your dog to be off-leash Teegarden Park.

Leash Law

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 Brandywine Valley SPCA as a stray, which may result in fines assessed to the owner.

If your pet escapes and you are unable to find it, call the Tredyffrin Township Police Department at 610-644-3221. You can also file a Lost & Found Pet Form with the Police Department.

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.