Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
I don't know how other states are, but in Ohio the dog need both a rabies tag, and a dog license. The licenses are usually kept track of by the county auditor and the reasons are two fold (best as I can tell). First, if the dog warden finds your dog, it lets them know who it belongs and is supposed to help get them returned to you faster. Second, at least in our county, it is a fund raiser for the county...a way to get more money for the government. I know in Toledo is about the most expensive at least in NW Ohio...we pay $20/dog each year to register them.
Lotsa questions, brace yourself.
How do they know how many dogs you have and how do they enforce that you tag 'em? Is it more or less on the honor system? Do the vets report "who has what" to them?

Do the dogs in shelters/pounds have to wear them too or are they under a special 'no tag' rule?

Is the dog warden different from the the pound? (I guess what I'm asking is, does the dog warden work for the pound?) Do they enforce this rule for cats too? Does the pound even take cats?

Sorry for so many questions.
'Tis COMPLETELY new to me; down here, we just hafta have our's up-to-date on rabies and have proof of such.



Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
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Part A:
WHUT'z da *RUSH*!??????

Dad sez we'z doin "Behavural REE-serch & Moddy-Fa-Kashunz" ~
an dat stuff Takez Tyme!
We kant be *rushin* nuffin!!



Sorry, didn't mean to rush or offend (sincerely hope I didn't do that) or anything of the sort. Was just curious....
I know that one dog is a big responsibility; we've never had more than one dog at a time, so I'm just guessing that three has to be triple the "work" ... especially since one's just now learnin' House Dog 101.

I know that he's in the best place and hands possible and I thank you soooo much for taking him on board! If I can help in any way, don't hesitate!!