The Pocono Ranch Lands Rules and Regulations #8 Pets was amended as of July 11, 2020 

1. All dogs in Pennsylvania, three months or older, must be licensed by January 1st of each year. State license tags must be displayed, and a record of rabies vaccination produced upon request by Public Safety.

You can apply online for a state license tag at https://www.padoglicense.com/

2. All dogs must be registered with the Association. A numbered Association Identification Tag must always be displayed by the dog matching the registration.

Tags are $2.50 per dog

3. All dogs must be confined to the dog owner’s property. When walked off the owner’s property, all dogs must be on a leash at all times. All pet waste must be immediately picked-up and properly disposed of.

4. All dogs must be kept under the dog owner’s control at all times. The following will be deemed in violation of this rule:

A. Animals found roaming freely; or

B. Persistent barking; or

C. Behavior that is perceived as menacing to others, behavior that damages property, or                                   behavior that threatens the health and safety of others; or

D. Willful and obvious disregard for the safety of others, by repeated instances of permitting                             dogs to roam freely in community, whether on common area property or another                                            member’s property, will be deemed in violation of this rule.

5. Any pet found roaming freely in the community will be picked up and retained for a reasonable period before being released to a local shelter or animal control officer. Any dog or cat found without identification will be deemed stray and immediately released to a shelter or animal control officer. All costs associated with shelters and/or animal control officers shall be the responsibility of the owner.

Assessments for violations:

Pets                                                  8, 1-3, (4A-C)                       $ 100.00  Amended 7/11/2020

Pets                                                    8 (4D)                                   $ 500.00  Amended 7/11/2020