The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement will conduct a license canvass in Lehigh County May 3. Multiple wardens will go door-to-door educating dog owners as well as checking the status of their dog licenses and rabies vaccinations.

All dogs 3 months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation, plus court costs.

Discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities.

The small license fee helps protect the millions of dogs in the state by funding the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement.

Dog licenses are available from your local county treasurer and other licensing agents.

Reasons for dog licensing:

•It’s the law. All dogs three months and older must have a current license.

•If your dog gets lost, a license is the best way to get him back. A license helps animal control and shelters identify your dog and get him back home safely.

•The cost of a license is less than the penalty for being caught without one.

•License fees support animal control. The annual fee you pay to license your dog helps keep shelters running and supports the work of the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, which is responsible for ensuring the welfare of dogs, regulating dangerous dogs and overseeing annual licensing and rabies vaccinations.

For information, visit licenseyourdogPA.com.