ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT:
Alan Strickler is the Animal Enforcement Officer for Chadds Ford Township and can be reached at 610-656-9636. He handles stray dogs and the enforcement of the Pennsylvania Dog Laws. This includes the following:
- Dogs running at large
- Dog attack's on people
- Dog attacks on other animals/dogs
- Stray dogs
Dogs that are recovered by the Animal Enforcement Officer are taken to Brandywine Veterinary Hospital, 1270 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 – 610-459-0500. When dogs are claimed by their owner or an owner is found after investigative efforts, owners are responsible to pay for all fees incurred while the dog is in the Townships custody.
PA State Police are able to enforce all the above in accordance with the Pennsylvania Dog Laws. You can call the PSP by dialing 911 of on their non-emergency number at 484-840-1000.
Property owners who recover dogs picked up by the Animal Enforcement Officer are subject to paying all fees incurred while the dog is in the Township's custody.
ANIMAL CRUELTY AND NEGLECT:
Samantha Furguson is the Humane Society Police Officer for Delaware County working out of the Providence Animal Center. "Our Humane Society Police Officer investigates acts of cruelty within Delaware County, Pennsylvania. When reporting an act of cruelty, please be sure to leave the address of violation, including the town, and as much detail as possible about the nature of complaint. While your name and contact information will not be disclosed, both are needed to obtain clarification or additional information. If there is a life threating emergency, please call 911." Samantha can be reached at 610-566-4575, ext. 214. For more information, CLICK HERE.
PA State Police are able to enforce all the above in accordance with the Pennsylvania Dog Laws. You can call the PSP by dialing 911 of on their non-emergency number at 484-840-1000.
DEAD DEER:
Township Roads: Alan Strickler is the Animal Enforcement Officer for Chadds Ford. He handles dead deer on Township Roads and properties. All other wildlife is at the cost of the property owner. Alan can be reached at 610-656-9636.
State Roads: Dead deer on State roadways are handled by PennDOT (i.e. Baltimore Pike - Route 1, Beaver Valley Road, Britons Bridge Road, Creek Road, Harvey Road, Ridge Road, Ring Road, Smithsbridge Road, Webb Road, & Wilmington Pike - 202). PennDOT can be reached at 610-566-0972.
Dog licenses are mandatory for all dogs three (3) months and older. Applications are available at the Delaware County Treasurer’s Office, or mail in applications are available at the physical office. All dogs are required to be under control at all times are not permitted to run at large. Dogs are personal property and owners are responsible for damages caused by their dog. For further information, please refer to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, CLICK HERE.