2023 Dog Tags Go on Sale Starting this Thursday

The 2023 Dog Tags will be sold starting this Thursday December 1.

Every dog three months of age and older must have a dog license.

The fee is $20, but if an application is not filed and the fee is paid on or before January 31, 2023, then a penalty of $20 will be assessed.

After January 31, officers will be visiting door to door, and anyone found harboring an unlicensed dog will be cited into court, where they could be fined up to $150 for a first offense and up to $250 for each subsequent offense, plus court costs.

The dog tags can be purchased starting this Thursday December 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023 at several businesses around the county including:

Ace Hardware, Kenton

Diamond M Vet Clinic, Kenton

Ada Animal Hospital, Ada,

Liberty Bank, Ada

Community First Bank, Forest

Forest Police Department, Forest

Pfeiffer Station General Store, Pfeiffer Station

Hepburn Feed and Supply, Hepburn

Ridgeway Hardware and General Store, Ridgeway

Southside Six Carry-Out- Dunkirk

J&J Feeds, Mt. Victory

Plaza Mini Mart, Mt. Victory

They can be purchased at the Hardin County Auditor’s Office and at the Hardin County Dog Shelter.

You can also buy them online at: co.hardin.oh.us