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Regarding the selling, bartering or trading
dogs:
(a) Illegal Transfers- It is unlawful
to offer a dog as an inducement to purchase a product, commodity or
service.
(b) Illegal to Transfer Ownership of
Certain Puppies- It is unlawful to barter, sell, auction or in any way
transfer ownership of a dog under 7 weeks of age, unless the dog has been
orphaned and it becomes necessary to transfer the pet to a nonprofit
kennel, shelter or veterinarian.
(c) Illegal for Certain Persons to Transfer
Dogs- It is unlawful for any person to buy, sell, transfer, barter,
trade, raffle, auction or rent a dog at any public place in this
Commonwealth other than a kennel licensed pursuant to this act, or a dog
show or field trial sponsored by a recognized breed association.The only
people who can trade, sell or transfer a dog on the premises of a kennel
are employees who represent the kennel.
Don’t risk a fine,
if you have puppies to give away, you are in violation of Pa. law if you
give, trade or sell them on public property and you don’t have a state
issued Kennel License.
It is better to release
your animals to a shelter or rescue group because then they will
get the necessary vaccines and will be spayed and neutered upon adoption.
Giving or Selling dogs without proper screening, landlord and home checks
of the new adoptees is not advisable. Pets need responsible, permanent
homes with individuals who can provide comfortable, safe housing for
animals, quality food and veterinary care. Pets incur expenses!
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