MTPD has one full-time Animal Control Officer (ACO) on staff. Our ACO, Cheyenne Keen, handles all the animal complaints that come into the Township and provides resources for anyone in need of further information. ACO Keen works with state level animal control agencies for any issues that are outside of what can be handled at the Township level. Our ACO is also very active in the community and visits schools and businesses and summer camp programs promoting safe handling of animals. She also holds several microchip events each year for a small donation, so be on the lookout for those opportunities! In 2024, ACO Keen took 263 animal complaints which are typically loose or lost dogs, dog bites, and injured animals.
She can be reached at (215) 750-3845, ext. 2242. If you are reporting an animal control problem which requires immediate attention, please call Police Dispatch at (215) 949-1000.
When an owner cannot be located or identified, dogs are taken to the Bucks County SPCA. You should check with the Bucks County SPCA to see if your dog or cat has been found. You can reach the SPCA at (215) 794-7425.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, has a web site where you can get additional information regarding Pennsylvania Dog Laws. Information on Middletown Twp. Ordinances pertaining to animals can be obtained from the ACO.
Pennsylvania State Law requires all dogs aged three months or older must be licensed and have a current rabies vaccination. Licenses are issued by the county treasurer.
Print out and mail the form below with the appropriate fee and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Mark Moffa, Acting Bucks County Treasurer, Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown, PA 18901.
DOWNLOAD THE DOG LICENSE APPLICATION
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PDF: Dog License Application