The Wood County Dog Shelter will commence door-to-door dog license enforcement checks in the coming weeks. The goal is to identify unregistered and unlicensed dogs within the county, inform the public regarding the Ohio dog license and registration laws, and facilitate registration and licensing of dogs. Staff from the Dog Shelter will be visiting homes throughout the county to ensure that dogs are licensed.
The Ohio Revised Code requires every person immediately upon becoming the owner, keeper or harborer of a dog, more than three months of age, or brought from outside the state during the year, to register and license the dog with the county auditor of the county in which the dog resides. If the registration is not obtained in accordance with the law, a penalty will be assessed in an amount equal to the registration fee for one year. The following registration types and fees are available:
| Registration Type | 2016 Registration Fee | Penalty Fee |
| Annual License | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Three Year License | $42.00 | $14.00 |
| Permanent License | $140.00 | $14.00 |
| Kennel License | $70.00 | $70.00 |
To purchase a dog license contact the Wood County Auditor’s Office at 419.354.9150, the Wood County Dog Shelter at 419.354.9242, or visit the Wood County website at www.co.wood.oh.us to purchase a dog license on-line.
