As has been past practice, pets are not allowed in Lehighton borough parks or playgrounds.
That’s after borough council on a narrow 4-3 vote Monday rejected a motion to adopt an ordinance that would a...
True or False: Dogs don’t have to be licensed until they are 6 months old.
True or False: Dogs must have a rabies shot, but there are no laws about rabies shots for cats.
Both statements are false. Du...
Carbon County Treasurer Ronald J. Sheehan reminds dog owners that all canines are required to be licensed.
Sales of the 2019 licenses can be made in the Carbon County treasurer’s office, located in t...
The Domestic Violence Service Center, which serves residents in Carbon and Luzerne counties, is looking to expand the number of volunteers it has in its foster care pet program.
The program aims to pr...
Ollie, the female German shepherd crushed and rolled by a hit-and-run driver on Dec. 26 near Jim Thorpe, is recovering — but still has a long road ahead of her brave paws.
Ollie, chasing a barn cat, h...
Bowmanstown Borough could be the first municipality to adopt a dog ordinance with some teeth in it.
“There have been several dogs that we don’t know what to do with,” said Kara Scott, the president of...
Thirty years ago, when Dr. Dawn Mriss was a student at Lehighton Area High School, she worked for the Lehighton Animal Hospital as a kennel helper. The former Dawn Kocher always had a soft spot for an...
Schuylkill County Treasurer Linda Marchalk is reminding residents that all dogs three months and older must be licensed by Jan. 1 each year. License fees are $6.50 for spayed/neutered dogs and $8.50 f...
Pennsylvania pet owners who fail to get licenses for their dogs could face steep fines if they are caught.
Dog wardens will begin compliance checks in Carbon County the week of May 23 to make sure dog...
Pennsylvania pet owners who fail to get licenses for their dogs could face steep fines if they are caught.
Dog wardens will begin compliance checks in Carbon County the week of April 29. Wardens will ...