Schuylkill County Treasurer Jacqueline V. McGovern reminds all Schuylkill County dog owners that 2014 dog licenses are now available for purchase. Canvassing in Schuylkill County began this week and will continue through the summer months. State law requires that all dogs three months or older be licensed by Jan. 1. Failure to license a dog is a summary offense and a maximum fine of $500 for each unlicensed dog may be issued.

License fees are, regular, $8.45; regular spayed/neutered dog, $6.45; dogs belonging to senior citizens (65 and older), $6.45; and spayed/neutered dogs belonging to senior citizens, $4.45.Fees collected through dog licensing are used to fund the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, which helps protect the health, safety and welfare of dogs.The Pennsylvania dog licensing program is administered by the Department of Agriculture. License applications are available at the Schuylkill County Treasurer's Office. A list of 2014 Schuylkill County dog agents and a downloadable application is available online at

www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Treasurer/Treasurer.asp, or go online to purchase your license at PADogLicense.com.