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1. What should I do if I have a lost/found pet?

If you have lost a pet in the Borough of State College or the Township of College you can call the Division of Health and Neighborhood Services at (814) 234-7191 or the State College Police non-emergency number at (814) 234-7150. Other places you might try include:

• State College Veterinary Hospital at (814) 238-8181,
• Pets Come First at (814) 364-1725 or
• Centre County Paws at (814) 237-8722.

Centre County Paws also offers additional tips on where to post flyers, how to place a lost/found newspaper ad, radio announcement or online advertisement and provides the phone numbers for other local municipalities.

2. Where can I get a dog license?

Dogs over three months of age are required to be licensed by January 1 of each year. Applications for licenses are available at the State College Finance Department until October of each year and at the Centre County Treasurer's Office.

Centre County Treasurer's Office

3. What are the fees for a dog license?

The annual license fees are $6.45 for spayed or neutered dogs and $8.45 for all other dogs. Senior citizens are charged a discounted rate of $4.45 for spayed or neutered dogs and $6.45 for all other dogs. Lifetime licenses are available from the Centre County Treasurer's Office located in Bellefonte.

4. Who can I contact about dog licensing?

If you have any questions, please call the Centre County Treasurer's Office at (814) 355-6810 or the State College Division of Health and Neighborhood Services at (814) 234-7191.

5. Is assistance offered to get an animal spayed/neutered?

Centre County Paws offers the Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) to help low-income families. Clinic dates are announced on their website and Facebook fan page. Please call (814) 237-8722 and dial 5 to register. Pets Come First may also hold spay/neuter clinics throughout the year if funding is available.

6. Where can I get my pet vaccinated for rabies?

Vaccination for rabies is required by state law every three years. You can get your pet vaccinated at a local veterinarian office or a rabies clinic.

7. What should I do if I am bitten by a dog, cat or other animal?

Try to get the date of the animal’s rabies vaccination. Contact your family physician or seek other medical attention immediately. Also, contact the Borough of State College Division of Health and Neighborhood Services at (814) 234-7191, so that others can be notified if a loose animal has tested positive for a communicable disease.

8. Who should I contact if there is a wild animal in my yard, house or other place in town?

If you need help with a wild animal contact the PA Game Commission at (814) 237-1857 or Centre Wildlife Care at (814) 692-0004.