Pennsylvania Dog Bite Law
Owning
a dog in Pennsylvania is one of the great American dreams,
but owning a dog is a major responsibility as well. That responsibility
extends not only to the proper care and training of your dog,
but also to your dog’s behavior. If you don't control
your dogs behavoir in Pennsylvania you can be held responsiable.
All dogs must be under control and must not be allowed to
run at large. Dogs are personal property, and owners are responsible
for damages caused by their dog. It is illegal to mistreat
or abuse any animal in Pennsylvania. Violations should be
reported to a local humane organization or the police.
It is illegal to abandon or attempt to abandon
any dog in Pennsylvania. Owners of dogs 3 months of age or
older are required to have a current rabies vaccination. It
is illegal to interfere with an officer or employee of the
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture engaged in enforcement
of dog laws. The state of Pennsylvania has a dog
bite statute that makes the owner of the dog strictly
liable for medical bills in all cases, and for all damages
if the victim suffered a severe injury.
