Guidelines
| Problem | Contact | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Stray domestic animal at large | S.P.C.A. (484) 302-0018 Township Office (610) 240-0326 |
The SPCA is authorized to enforce the Dog Ordinance and may issue a citation. |
| Stray domestic animal that you've found and have been able to confine | S.P.C.A. (484) 302-0018 Township Office (610) 240-0326 |
The SPCA will pick up the animal and transport it to the SPCA. They are authorized to enforce the Dog Ordinance and may issue a citation. |
| Wild animal that appears to be sick, e.g., rabid | Charlestown Township Animal Control Officer:
Mark Cabot (610) 909-6403 (cell) Or: State Game Commission (610) 926-1966 Or: Private Pest Control Company See Yellow Pages |
Will attempt to trap the animal, or, when necessary, destroy the animal. |
| Dead deer along State Road | PennDOT (484) 340-3201 |
Will remove and dispose of the animal. |
| Large dead Animals along a Township Road | PA Game Commission (610) 926-3136 |
Will remove and dispose of the animal. |
| You've Lost a Pet | S.P.C.A. (484) 302-0018 Township Office (610) 240-0326 |
Give the SPCA a report on your pet. |
| Noise (Barking) | Charlestown Township Zoning Officer: Daniel Wright (610) 840-9100 |
Will notify the pet owner and is authorized to issue a citation when warranted. |
Dog Complaints
Charlestown Township has a contract with the SPCA to enforce our Dog Ordinance (dogs running at large).
To place a complaint, contact the SPCA —
Leave a message if no one is available to take your call and an officer will get back to you.
For action to be taken, the SPCA must speak with the person who witnessed the violation. We cannot report the problem for you from the Township Office. One of the officers will take your statement regarding dogs running at large. They will need the dog owner’s name and address.
For the first offense, the SPCA will send a warning letter to the dog owner. In addition to the warning, the letter asks the owner to call the SPCA to provide dog licensing and rabies info and to establish a dialogue to gain the owner’s understanding of the problem and their cooperation.
If a second complaint is received, they will issue a citation with a fine of up to $300.00.
