Did you know that having your dog licensed and vaccinated against rabies is a Summit County requirement?

2All dogs living in Summit County MUST be licensed.

Dog licenses go hand-in-hand with rabies vaccinations. The expiration date of all licenses shall correspond to the date on which the rabies vaccination expires.

Owners should attach the tags to the collar of their dog and make sure that the collar and the tags are constantly worn. Failure to adhere to these codes could result in citation.

You can complete your dog’s registration online by following this link.

For more information about Summit County Codes please click here.

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1. Did you know that harboring a stray for longer than 24 hours is illegal?!
2. Did you know that having your dog licensed and vaccinated against rabies is a Summit County requirement?
3. Did you know it is unlawful for the owner of any dog to allow their animal to "run at large" at any time?
4. Do you have volunteer opportunities?
5. I am curious about Summit County Animal Control's ordinances and laws.
6. I have a question about an animal I'd like to adopt or know more about.
7. Can I foster an animal?
8. I want to report a lost pet. What do I do?
9. I found a stray animal, what do I do?
10. How much does it cost to adopt an animal from the shelter?
11. How do I pay my citation?
12. How do I request a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge?